"B"s Busy Life

UPDATE

2011-11-27T17:51:00.000-08:00

Well Mom has the internet again, so I thought I better get busy and get caught up!
Josh is in public school and seems to enjoy it, he is quite funny, I hear(imagine that!) He is in grade ten. He is a Priest at Church and blesses the Sacrament every Sunday.
Brinae is leaving me and going to BYU-Idaho, her start date is April 17th, we are all going to be lost without her around. She is working at Walmart and enjoying the paychecks!
Serenity is going to College and doing very well, her gpa is 3.6 that is incredible with four kids and a husband!
Donnell is still working full time and going to school fulltime. I miss him so much, but am very thankful he is trying to better our lives. We just celebrated 20 years of marriage! He is still my soulmate and best friend! I love him so very much!!
Cassandra is pregnant and due in April, I am so worried about her, I want the best for her. I am so happy that she has gone to Church the last couple of Sundays.
All the grandkids are doing great and they are so much fun for us.
I now work at the Van Buren Library as the youth services programmer, I LOVE it!, I get to plan all the programs for the kids and teens. I enjoy my job so very much.
I can't wait for Mom to get her webcam and then we can skype!
Love to all, B

Women bonding

2011-06-22T17:25:00.000-07:00

Robin, , Patty, and I have been staying here in Bloomington, Illinois while our kiddos are at EFY. We are sharing a suite and having a good time. We have been swimming, eating, driving around, and vegging out.
One of our major concerns happens to be my Brinae, she is pretty sick, but she refuses to leave EFY. We think it is her gall bladder acting up, it is only working at 3% and she is to have surgery on it. She has been having stomach pains, and she has sores under her tongue. We took her meds yesterday and a home remedy today, neither seems to be working. We are praying that she makes through this week and we get home and she can see her surgeon. It breaks my heart to see and hear her in pain. This is her last EFY now that she has graduated.
Donnell had to stay home and work, I miss him. I worked on my project life abit today. It is coming along.

Others' blogs

2010-10-31T18:58:00.000-07:00

I just finished reading Amanda's and kristina's blogs. they live in Arizona now. Amanda was just another one of my kids. She is happily married and doing great. I miss her.
Her sister Kristina haas a very busy life full of kids and all sorts of happenings. Reading her blog and facebook always brings a smile to my face and so causes me to want to be a better mom, wife, and friend.
Lindsey is another one I love to follow, she has touched my life and has made my life richer for her being a part of it. She lives in Salt Lake and I miss her-even though I have only been able to see her a couple of times after her mission-her influence continues to be a part of my life.
I love all these awesome ladies and I wish I could hopefully touch someone's life like they have touched mine.
Can you believe that my Brinae is a senior this year??? She is doing great in her schoolwork-she does it all on the computer and her teachers live in all parts of the country-Alaska, Nevada, Virginia, California,etc. We joined the homeschool group so she is on yearbook staff and student council. She is getting ready to take her ACT so she can apply to BYU Idaho! One of her reasons for going there is they have heated sidewalks!!!!
Josh is in grade nine. He does not like school-no big surprize there!! He still has to do it though. He is so funny and reminds me of Donnell so much.
Donnell is working full time and going to school full time. He is getting all A's, but he is so tired. I am so proud of him. He loves programming, he really feels like it is his niche.
I have been doing ok-struggling with myself on so many levels. I love my life, but sometimes I feel like I am not doing a 100% in any of my "jobs". I desire to do better and am working on it. I guess life is always a work inprogress-hey that is a good title for a layout~~
Love to all

update

2010-08-30T18:14:00.000-07:00

Yep can you believe it-i haven't been keeping up with this blog. We have a laptop now so I'm hoping it will make it easier for me, how you ask-well I can blog anywhere now and not have to be stuck at the desk.
Cassandra moved back home with her two little ones until tax time, she is trying to fill out her forms and receive a Habitat for Humanity home. She is working full time at Cedar Ridge-a home for handicapped clients. Aden is now in kindergarten and Abby is in her last year of preschool.
Serenity is homeschooling all her kids now. It is actually public school done on the computer at home. They are using the K12 program, this is the program we were apart of from 1st grade through 8th. They seem to be loving it so far. Noah is growing up so fast and losing all his baby looks-it is breaking all our hearts.
Brinae is now a senior and Josh started high school. They are both part of the Lincoln Virtual High School. It is part of K12 but different in that I am not the main teacher, we have teachers from all over the country: Alaska, Nevada, California, Tennesee ,etc. It is different and Brinae is loving it, Josh says it is okay.
Donnell is working full time at Baldour and going to college full time. He is working on finishing his computer programmer program. He has wanted to do this forever. I am very proud of him for all tha he does for our family.
I am still working at the library, although I turned down the Children's coordinator position as we felt I needed to be home more. I was sad about it, but I will still do the HeadStart storytimes and the teaching of scrapbooking and card making.
I was able to go to Canada for over a week thanks to Wilma. She and her girls were making a trip up there and asked me if I wanted too tag along. It was awesome seeing my family again and seeing Mom doing so much better. I really had the best time. I already miss them like crazy.
I really want to do better at this blog thingy so for now have a great night!

Sunday

2010-01-10T12:46:00.000-08:00

I only went to CHurch in time to teach my Relief SOciety lesson. i just cannot believe how much my mouth hurts. Josh is still not well either.
The Elders are here giving Cassandra another lesson and Donnell is finishing up dinner. They are going to eat with us. She really is trying and I am so grateful for that.
Serenity was at Church today and thanked everyone in Relief Society for all their help. She enjoyed being pack in Church.
The library pipes froze and when they started thawing out I guess they were leaking from the ceiling and it started smelling burnt. THe fire department was called, Eva was there, police, and Amy. It seems like it is ok but it is closed to the public on Monday due to no water. Wow they day I havae no work all excitement happens-glad I was at home!!!!!
I really don't feel good, so I am getting off of here.
I love you all! B

Can you say COLD!!!!!

2010-01-08T10:07:00.000-08:00

I know that I grew up with -40 degree weather, but this cold is crazy here. I cannot believe how cold it has been-they are saying it has been more than 25 years since it has been these temps. Today we woke up and our pipes are froze. I even left the water in the bathroom on-silly me that is the only room with water-go figure. Donnell is trying to thaw them out now.
i went back to the dentist on Wed. and they just gave me another round of antibiotics, they will try to pull them next week. I have been taking Ibprofen around the clock and the pain pills he gave me. i am here to tell you they don't work, I have been crying this morning and if I could I would rip them out myself. They are still telling me the top teeth look fine, I know the pain can cause it to seem like it is all over BUT I know that it is also one of my top back teeth. The weird thing is with growing up deaf in my left ear and NEVER feeling in there-it is killing me. My ear hurts so bad I can't describe it. It is right down in there-weird with the nerves damaged in there.
My Josh is very sick as well, he is running a fever and bless his heart is covered in poison ivy. He broke out after a couple of days back from the campout. He keeps coughing, he just keeps resting and drinking ginger ale. Have I told you how deep my boy's voice is? His hairline above his lip is getting darker and boy his legs are covered with hair!!!!Help my baby is growing into a man!!!!!
Brinae is still loving her life. Her camera is always in use and her fave subject is herself-lol. If you don't know her you would think that is very vain-but she really truly loves herself in a good way. She is such a joy and heaven help me another chip off Donnell's block-she has his humor too.
Cassandra is doing so good, she is coming to Church and staying for all meetings. She meets with the Elders, she is paying tithing, and her goal is she wants to go to Girls Camp with Brinae. She has a long road ahead but is looking forward . I am extremely proud of her. I hope and pray that she continues to have the strength and desire to do so.
Serenity if off to the doctor today to see how her broken leg is doing. She is so tired of all the limitations it has put on her and her family. It has been over two months I believe.I know she just wants her life back and to be in control of her own house.I feel sad for her and I pray she gets good news today.
I love you all and hope you have a great day! B

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2010-01-01T14:25:00.001-08:00

Last night was so much fun with family and friends. We used the community room at the library and played Rockband and various games. I enjoyed it and am very grateful for my friends and my family.
I am hoping and praying that we may all have a great New Year. Some of my goals for the year are:
renewing my Temple recommend-it has been like forever
getting healthy-blood pressure, weight, mind(I know it might be impossible to get mind healthyLOL)
live a more destressful life
learn to say it is ok to say NO
making time to play by myself and with friends
get connected and stay connected to old friends and family members
enjoy this year's journey!

I called my cousin Ann and had a great time talking to her. We talked for over a hour and it was so nice. I miss my family. I had been remembering spending so much time with her and her family growing up. They are a big part of my fave memories as a child and youth. I tried to reach Ed her brother, but just got to leave a message.

Tonight is Donnell's and i first date of 2010. I love him and am so happy I met him and was able to be blessed enough to become his wife and eternal mate. He makes me so happy and fills my life with joy. Mom often asks me if he still makes me laugh and I in all honesty can say yes almost EVERYDAY-no lie! Some days I only see him for 5 minutes, thank goodness my hours have changed again so I will be home more now. His laugh is music to my soul, I count him twice when I count my blessings(I read that somewhere and love that quote!)

I love ya all and Happy New Year! B

Well Christmas is over

2009-12-27T20:02:00.000-08:00

and I am sad. It was a very nice one. I had gone to the dentist on Tues. thinking I was gonna die!! They took xrays and couldn't find the tooth, they asked about sinuses and I told them I had just got over avery bad infection. They gave me strong antibiotics and pain pills. I was still feeling not quite myself so we just had our family. It was so nice we decided that is how we want it every Christmas Eve. Bryan played the guitar and we sang Christmas songs and carols, read the story from scriptures instead of a play. It was especially nice because I called Mom and her and Glen joined in the festivites via the phone. They loved it and sang with us. Serenity, because of her broken leg, with her family spent the night(she told us later it was really fun to spend the night-remember last year they went home for the night and came back in the morning). They had Josh's room. Cassandra, Abby, Aden, Josh, and Brinae slept in Brinae's room. Serenity was the one to wake everybody up this year!!!! Gerry spent the night too and loved it. He gets very lonely in the nursing home where he lives. We had our brunch and the Elders came. Cassandra put them to work putting Abby's kitchen together. They called home from our phones and then they were off. We played Rockband COuntry version, played DDR-I still got the moves-NOT!
We bar-b-q'd for dinner. We did not want turkey. It was really a great time and I am so excited-are you ready???? WE HAD A WHITE CHRISTMAS!!! i kept calling Mom and telling her it was a blizzard! It was so cold and pretty falling down. love love love it!
Today was the best Sacrament meeting I have been to in like forever. Joseph McCollum got home from his mission and gave an absolutely beautiful talk. It was awesome. He sure is a cutie for those single girls out here!!
Love to all! B

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-22T13:51:00.000-08:00

I know it has been forever since I posted. Things have been so hectic and when I get home from work all I want to do is veg and crash.
Cassandra has both liver failure and type 2 diabetes. She is trying to get a hold of it, it has been scary and hard for her.
Serenity has a broken leg and has been off of it for over a month now and it is still not healing.
I have been working fulltime for this last few months, I can't wait for January when my time will be cut way back. I will be able to be mom and teacher again.
Christmas is here and I am homesick for my family. My mom is not doing well and I miss her like crazy. I wish we could all be together for Christmas. i wish i could see my brother and sister, I am missing them so much.
I am trying to get everything done for CHristmas, I still have a few things left to get, then done.
I am hoping for a fun and loving filled few days with my kids and grandkids.
Merry Christmas to you from me I love ya all!
I am going to do so much better with this bloggy thing in the new Year!!(I promise!!!)

Update

2009-11-14T08:05:00.001-08:00

I haven't really had much time to blog or the desire to really sit down and blog. I have been,in my spare time, creating cards and layouts. I need to put them on my other blog.
Serenity fell off her neighbor's porch yesterday and broke her leg. She is in pain and having a hard time getting around. She goes in Monday for her cast. They splinted it from her ankle to above her knee. It is hard to help when I am working every day, Brinae is helping, and I can help with baths and putting them to bed.
Cassandra will get the results from all her tests on Monday, they called and told her a test came back showing her liver is not functioning. Monday cannot get here fast enough is what I think. I love my kids and wish they did not have to go through these kinds of trials.
I have been so tired when I get home from work that all I want to do is veg. My blood pressure is coming down witht he meds-thank goodness. The money has helped, but I miss being home with Josh and Brinae. They are bonding with Donnell and the stories they tell me when I get home.......LOL!
Love to all!

A little update

2009-09-13T13:43:00.000-07:00

It has been kind of hectic here. We have had some sickness(headache thing with sore throats, fever, body aches), extra work hours for me, schoolwork, and helping a friend get ready for her babies-yep my co-worker had twin girls on Wednesday and they are adorable. Sara and I went over to Amber's house and got the babies room ready. Serenity came over and helped put the second crib together. We had so much fun and the room is beautiful-pink and brown. I scrubbed her kitchen floors and we vacumed and got the apartment all nice and spiffy for when Amber brings the girls home. We looked around the girls' room and realized it needed baskets for the socks and bibs, so off to walmart we went. It was 11:30p.m. and while we waited for someone to come and cut the material for the dresser top, I decorated the baskets! We used the sewing department's scissors and cut the ribbon and tied bows around the baskets and garbage can. We finally got the material and off we went. We were so excited to do the room that we didn't want to leave. We kept saying one more time and we would walk in the room! We had someone secretly buy her the carseats she had picked out and the bedding she had picked out-Amber had no idea!!! Our new library babies are Aurora(6lb1oz) and Ariyan (5lb9oz)-they have tons of black hair like Momma!
That is mainly what has been keeping me busy and getting ready for the all day crop at the library coming up Sept. 26/ I am teaching a make and take. I had my scrapbooking class last Thursday and had 12 come! I love it!!
I need to go now but know I love you all!

Wow It has been a long time!

2009-09-02T10:02:00.000-07:00

i have been busy working on getting stuff to put on my artwork blog I have set up. Nothing is on there yet, but will be very soon.
School has started and with that life has been a little more hectic!
Brinae and Josh are both in Seminary and lovin' it.They are doing homestudy-a long story and I am at work -so not getting into it right now.
I have been creating some awesome cards. I just love playing with ink and paper!!!
Ok girls-those that won something from me I need your snail mail addys so I can get them out to you!!!
I need to go but I love ya all!

Sunday quietness

2009-07-19T19:29:00.000-07:00

I had a hour and a half nap late this afternoon and now am just puttering. I taught Relief Society today and loved it. I was just filling in for a sister. I would love to do it more I think.
Today Katie WInborn spoke in Sacrament. She just got back from her mission. She went to Washington D.C. to a Spanish speaking mission. It was awesome to hear her talk, she is more subdued than before she left and yet still Katie-girl. She has an amazing testimony and she bore it in Spanish and yep I cried!
My scrapbook room is coming together, I was rearranging a few things and still have to do some organizing, but I am LOVING it! I can't wait to take pics and post them. I wish Lindsay were here to help with decorating. Whenever I go to her blog and see the things she does-stink' amazing! i just wish she would post pictures from all of her rooms-hey lets ask her!!!! Lindsay, if you see this please do so. Your talents are so incredible:decorator, party planner, cake decorator-you need to hang out a shingle girl!!!!
I have been on Facebook a little more and have had contact with some old friends and some relatives I haven't had contact with in like forever. I just don't get on much.
Brinae and JOsh had a great time at Youth Conference and I am so thankful for the programs we have for the kids. They are helping to build their testimonies and to have fun with one another.
Donnell is starting to get up to go to work so I need to go and help him out the door.
Goodnight and love to all.

Going to hang from the chandelier again!

2009-07-17T05:17:00.000-07:00

Brinae and Josh are leaving for Youth Conference in a few minutes. It is only today and tomorrow, they will be home late tomorrow night. So you know what that means-yep hanging from the chandelier!
For those that don't remember I posted awhile back about how I told the kids when they were leaving it gave us a chance to do whatever we wanted, even hanging from the chandelier naked! Brinae turned to Josh and had said, "If we get home and the Chandelier is missing-just keep going and don't mention it!!!!"
I really don't know what Donnell and I have planned. Donnell said he didn't know except to not answer the phone-this was said as my phone kept going off with text messages! A quiet day, NEVER! That's like climbing Mt. Everest, don't ya think?
Cindy is getting to spend her last little while in Florida amid sand and sun today! She is having so much fun, this I know from facebook. I am getting the hang of it abit more.
Mom and others- a prayer for our Sarah-yep the girl "that sat next to you"-her hubby leaves Monday for Afganistan. She stopped by the library yesterday and we cried. Micheal(her hubby) came in and I gave him a hug and cried some more. She will be lonely and I told her to put me on speed dial! He will be gone for six months. He is a Major in the Army. I told her she can call me and we can talk, or watch tv together over the phone-after the kids are in bed! I told her this after I said it is kind of like a divorce, after mine I made it through the day because I was used to him being gone to work. It was after the kids were in bed and everyone else was spending the evening with their hubbies that I got really lonely. Sarah said yes that is how it feels. I told her about Debbie and how if we weren't at each others' houses-we would be on the phone and watching the same shows together!! I am so grateful that I have a wonderful hubby now and is my knight in shining armour! I told Sarah that it will be perfect as Donnel sleeps during evening hours and leaves for work at ten. I just love Sarah and think she is one of the sweetest people I know. We know we will be scrapbooking and card makin' up a storm!!!
Donnell just got home to take Josh, Brinae spent the night at Sasha's. I got to go to see m y kiddos off. A quick story: Sasha came to pick up Brinae yesterday and show off her new car to Donnell and JOsh while I was at work. She was telling them how big her trunk was, so Donnell and Josh climbed in it and they drove around the block, they then traded spots and the girls got in the trunk and Donnell drove them around the block. They called me at work to tell me the adventure! Wacky family, that family of mine!
Love to all!

Vacation pics

2009-07-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

It is weird in that it uploads pics not in the order I thought! The above pic is the Crown Fountain in Millenium Park it is so awesome watching it. It is a face one on each end and they are like having a staring contest and then they purse their lips and water comes out their mouth! I am not doing it justice in my description. Chicago skyline to the right and then Donnell with the captain of the Branson Showboat, I took a picture of it in the daytime so yo u can see it better. We were at the beach when I clicked the picture of the Showboat.

Yes, the beach from he_ _, according to Donnell. The rocks near the water and the bottom of the lake were like shards of glass, not rocks. I got so sunburned-even with sunscreen, my lip is still killing me and my butt down is still a nice shade of red!! Allin all it was a blast to spend time with my honey. Best of all the kids had an AWESOME time at EFY and Josh wants to go again-it was a given with Brinae! I promise all of you even though it costs alot to send them, I believe in this day and age, we can NOT afford to not send them. The building of their testimonies and the hings they learn throughout the week cannot have a price on it. I encourage all of you in the Church to send your kiddos to an EFy and blessings just abound. Today I heard them talking about the things they learned and it just made my heart feel good that even after getting home and settling back in the normal stream of life, my two kiddos are still talking about what they learned and how they are bringin it up in our normal everyday conversation. I am so blessed!

pictures from vacation Chicago and Branson

2009-07-14T19:28:00.001-07:00

Here are some of our pics: Donnell and I enjoying Uno's pizza in Chicago-the BEST pizza I have ever tasted. We have found out they can ship you some, so go check out their website!!

My other fave place was the Millenium Park in Chicago. It is awesome! I just loved it, we took our picture with the skyline behind us in the reflection egg-cool, eh?
The picture with me and the skyline behind me was taken during our harbor tour on a boat from Navy Pier.

It's late

2009-07-02T21:58:00.000-07:00

so I am going to be short tonight. It is a few minutes to midnight and I am still doing laundry(wish Mom were here!!!!!), and I have been dividing Donnell's and my clothes into piles for our trip. We have been cleaning and organizing today also. I just don't like to come home to a dirty house after a vacation.
Tomorrow we are going to shop with the kids and get their final things they need for EFY. We have a bunch of people coming over to celebrate the 4th with us. We always do it on the 3rd as that is when Alma does their big fireworks show. We are going swimming, h aving a bar-bq, then watching the fireworks. It will be so much fun.
I read on Mom's blog, that her and Glen are going to Alaska on a cruise. I hope their health holds out and that they have a great time. My friend Lesa just got back from Alaska and said it is beautiful there. I am so happy for my mom, she has wanted to do this forever.
Well guys, my eyes are getting heavy and my bed is calling my name.
Love to all!

I have not fallen off the planet

2009-06-29T20:03:00.000-07:00

I have just let life get hectic and have stayed away from the computer. A few highlights:
Brinae completed Seminary for this year and received her scripture mastery!! She went to Girl's Camp and had a good time. She has been spending alot of time with her sisters and going between houses and having sleepovers(she is hardly home anymore),
Josh had a good time at Boy Scout Camp although canoeing in not deep water is NOT fun-he will tell you! They had to keep getting out and carrying the canoes.
I have been extremely busy with work, I did two fo the libraries art camps and whew I am tired. Each was a week long and from 9 to 12 each day. Thank goodness, my job was storyteller and registration and just all around helper. The art center does the program, an awesome program and all the kids had a great time- Sam says"Grammy, art camp is so fun!!!!" -this from the boy that didn't hink he wanted to do it.
Our van died and so now we have a very pretty bright red Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, I am loving it!
We leave on Sunday to take the kids to Illinois to EFY, then Donnell and I have that week to vacation ourselves. We are staying one night in Chicago(the HIlton-thanks to Priceline!!!!) on the magnificent mile. Then off to Branson for three nights, then back to Bloomington for one night, then pick up the kids and head home. Donnell and I are so excited. We have tickets for the Branson Showboat, we keep looking at everything and trying to narrow it down. I just want to spend time with him. I can't wait!
I have been busy creating and soon I will put stuff on the blog, I have to get a new camera, mine is dead.
I just miss and love ya all!

Just a little update

2009-06-01T16:44:00.000-07:00

Today we had the Kiddos(hubby and wife team) come to the library to do our summer kickoff. They were very good and everyone loved singing and dancing along. Serenity bought their CD to play on the way to the Chandlers reunion. I can just imagine;)
I signed up for a yahoo group blog of stampers, I figure that means I have to be more diligent in posting my artwork!! I bet my mom is doing the happy dance now! I need to post some pics so I will try to do that after dinner.
Josh is going on a Boy Scout trip this week, they are going canoeing. Brinae is going to the Chandler reunion with Serenity to help-so Thursday night is Donnell's and my quiet evening(he is going canoeing with the scouts on Friday), I told the kids we were going to hang from the chandelier! Brinae said to Josh, when we come home, if the chandelier is missing-just ignore it!

Love to all,
Bridgette

update

2009-05-21T15:32:00.001-07:00

My family have all gone back home to Canada. My mom had been here for three weeks and all but four days-rain and heavy thunderstorms. My brother and sister came for a week-whew shopping, shopping, shopping! I have to recuperate! It was so fun to spend time with them and to enjoy one another's company! I miss them so much and I love them tons! It is very quiet at home now. Come back guys-we'll go to Wal-mart and have Donnell bar-b-q another feast!!!
I am at work and should get going, I have some "creations" I need to post, I'll do that this weekend.
Love to all!

Quick update

2009-03-16T20:16:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry for not blogging lately. I cannot believe how exhausted I am. I guess it is my age creeping up one me-I will be 46 this Friday you know.
I am still playing catchup after working 58 hours in one week at work! Can you believe it? Kind of much for a partime job!!!!! The next week I think had almost 30, I never had a chance to catch up. This Friday I have 16 ladies for the card class in Mulberry. My classes are growing like crazy. Cindy is coming over tomorrow to help package the card kits. I hope she realizes they are planned in my head and not made yet!!! Hopefull I will be well on my way with getting them done before she gets here.
It is allergy nightmare right now, I can hardly breathe, my head, eyes, ears, and throat are killing me with the stuff in the air. A doctor on the news said to not open windows or doors. He also said when you come in from outside, strip down, and take a shower-ya right, who has time to keep doing that? Anyway I am miserable and just want it to all go away. I'm hoping the weather cooperates and lets all the plants bloom sop we can go on!

On a more positive note , my baby boy turned 14 on Friday!! I cried at the thought of him growing up so fast. He is a good kid and I am happy to have him as my son. The youth went to the Temple on Saturday and they sang Happy Birthday to him at CICIS pizza on the way home. He is looking forward to his first dance in April.
I just finished mopping m y kitchen floor and I am now heading off to bed.
Good night to all and remember I am sending love to all!

Oh hey Kathy, I read your comment and I had told the kids when I posted it, when Autie Kathy sees this it will be m ailed soon and Brinae and I c an be si[pping tea again soon!!!!!

911

2009-03-12T17:54:00.000-07:00

TO MY CANADIAN FAMILY. OUT OF CAFLIB TEA. IN DIRE NEED OF MORE. PLEASE SEND SOME MORE VERY SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE TO ALL

Always amazes me, my youngest girl!

2009-03-09T16:30:00.001-07:00

Brinae has started a blog and is so spiritual. YOu need to check it out. eternalperspectives123@blogspot.com
Donnell, Kay, and Tammy helped me to do the Zone Coneference it was fun and our parmesan chicken was a hit!! Remember those days Lindsay?
It is so neat to be amongst all the missionaries and feel of their special spirit they carry with them. It was a really good day today.
Tomorrow will be another long long LONG day! Donnell and I are taking Brinae, Staci, and Sasha to see David Archuletta in concert in Oklahoma City. We are leaving right after Seminary in the morning. They will be camped out at the center as it is general admission seating. They have plans to make signs, play games, and jam to the music! I had to go get a new driver's licence as mine got lost. Donnell had bought the tickets with my card, so I need ID to pick them up. The girls' were worried that I wouldn't get one in time. They are really excited.
Love to all!

Woo Hoo! 20 lbs!!!!

2009-03-01T16:12:00.000-08:00

Today I marked the 20 pound mark. I really wanted to be in new numbers, but I will take the 20 pounds. I am hoping for 4 pounds this week so I can be in new numbers. It will be tough as I have all day training on Friday and it is at a 4H ranch. It is for the children's programs and we go every year, but lunch is cooked there. We also have our 6 - midnight crop on Friday and 10-6 on Saturday at the library. I am hoping I can do more exercise this week. I am feeling almost normal now.
I have to go and drive Bryan to work so I need to get going. We had an awesome day at Church, Elder Hastings came for Brother Zeb's funeral and it was good to see him. He has a wife and cute baby boy. We will miss Zeb, he was funny, sweet, kind, and had the most hickish accent I have ever heard. We teased him and he just teased us back. THe ward will not be the same without him.

Love to all!

First 5 Give away - yay a prize, a present from me!

2009-02-24T10:27:00.000-08:00

I read Lindsay's blog and signed up for something made by her. She had signed up under Serenity and I thought "how stinking cool is this?" Most have a sixth restriction stating that y ou have to pay it forward and offer the same thing on your blog or face book. I am not including that as I know some of my readers don't have these. If you want to offer something in your own way through email, blog, or whatever, that is up to you. Feel free to leave me a comment and try to be the first five.

First Five Gimme Gimme
The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! my choice. for you. this offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. what I create will be just for you.
3. it’ll be done this year. {translation: you may be waiting a little while}
4. you have no clue what it’s going to be … it may be cards, a poem, a bookmark, something yummy or a complete surprise to you (and me!) … who knows? not you, that’s for sure!
5. i reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

I'm already thinking of so many fun things to make.

SICK, SICK, and Sick

2009-02-23T20:43:00.000-08:00

Well, you can tell something was up as I haven't been on here. I cannot remember ever being as sick as I was. I think I had the full blowout flu. I started feeling sick on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday I had to call in and boy it started, Friday I felt a little better. I had dinner and walked for a mile and then that night got a relapse. I was worse on Saturday and Sunday then I had been earlier in the week. I feel better today, except I feel like a semi has run me over!
I have more to tell some great news and a give away but that will wait for tomorrow as I am dead on my feet or in my chair!
Love to all!

Basketball

2009-02-13T20:09:00.000-08:00

We went to see the Mulberry HIgh School game. I had promised Connor that we would go to one, this was the last one. It was very good to see him play. He lives and breathes the game. He is just like another one of my kids. I had a really good time, sitting with Cindy and seeing some of the Mulberry natives that we used to see and visit with. There a couple of boys from Church on the team so it was nice to see them play also. The other team had a mentally challenged player and when they put him in it was awesome watching all the boys from both teams. Our boys stepped back when his teammates threw him the ball and he tried to make a basket. A few times it hit the rim and off . WHen he finally made the basket everyone in the gym celebrated! THe look on his face was priceless, my eyes filled while I watched him take in the moment. OUr boys won and did a super great job. I wish now that we had attended more of the games. Donnell says next year our Connor will be big man on the campus!(3 were seniors tonight)
Breakfast-none(I know bad)
lunch-6 inch sub
dinner- nachos bel grande
snack- only a couple of sugar free sweethearts
water-66 ozs
exercise-walked a mile and a half

I know I did not eat well this week, not by eating bad stuff, but by not eating enough

Sunday is weigh in day.

Mady Grace's Burnin Up Video

2009-02-13T10:07:00.000-08:00

Brinae Was watching Mady and they made this video of Mady. Mady loves the Jonas Brother and sings Burnin Up all the time.

Bare Minerals before and after

2009-02-13T09:52:00.000-08:00

I bought the starter kit for Bare Minerals. I love how it feels like you are wearing nothing on your face and it is healthy for your skin. Brinae watched the video and wanted to be that applicator. Here are our before and after pics-well are we ready for the infomercial?

Valentine Delivery

2009-02-12T19:54:00.000-08:00

Today at work I was preparing for my scrapbook class and I heard the door open. I looked up and saw the balloons and thought Tammy must be getting a delivery. I asked her if I could help her and she said,"I'm looking for Bridgette", I said,"Oh that's me, that's me!" I ran up to the front counter and thought, "who are they from?" I know you are probably thinking what?, but the girls have sent me flowers to work before, and I did not have a clue. Donnell had been there just a little bit before she came. I noticed the puupy sand"Love Machine"! I knew for sure who had sent it then. I cried, my darling man never ceases to amaze me. He is always suprising me and making me feel like a queen. People were asking why I got it early and I explained it was my last day to work this week. He wanted them delivered to be more special. He just kept smiling at me this evening. I love him completely. The girls and the patrons were talking about how he surprised me with deliveries all day on my anniversary in 2007, i mean every few hours something else would come in. He had the girls all helping him, Amy would send me to the back for a book and I would come back up front and there was something else. He is sure a great man. AMy said today that he was putting all the other guys in the dog house today!

The ladies loved the layout I taught them today. The batteries are dead in Serenity's camera. We were only able to get the shot of my gift, I will post them this weekend.

Breakfast-Smart ones egg and cheese breakfast sandwich

Lunch-lean pocket calzone

dinner-a light version-I don't remember which brand-clam chowder soup

snack-2 choc chip cookies(a patron brought each of us a pink goodie bag filled with stuff. I ate the cookies and left the rest there for them), a 100 calorie pack of popcorn

water-100 ozs.

excercise-none other than the up and down and running for the scrapbooking class.

I am off tomorrow, thank goodness. I want to do laundry-correction-I need to do laundry! I want o work on my craft room also.

Love to all!

I feel good...

2009-02-11T21:04:00.000-08:00

I had a great day today! Wednesdays are my storytimes at 2 preschools and I love it! I took them Valentine cookies and they thought I was so cool! The library sent me to the bakery for them-I wasn't even tempted. There was cookies everywhere today but nope I didn't eat any!
Breakfast-oatmeal
lunch-ww smart ones pasta primavera
dinner-2 pieces of 45 calorie 9 grain bread and a can of salmon mmm!
snacks-apple, 2 strawberries, a sprig of grapes, a bite of 100 calorie choc cake
a couple of handfuls of Josh and Brinaes' 100 calorie popcorn

excerise-just the running around in the library today-not enough

Jessie I LOVE the comments. I look for them everynight before I post. You keep me motivated girl and I love you so. To answer your question, the only thing I seem to be short of according to my Michael Thurmond is my protein and that is so important. I just didn't any already cooked to take with me these last few days.
Our weight loss support group went well tonight. I hope it keeps growing. I came home and watched our American Idol-love it!
I need to get to bed as I have to be at work early in the morning. It is scrapbooking day.

Oh I need to let everyone know Cassandra had tao take Aden to the emergency room last night. He was having an asthma attack and not breathing very well. He also has double ear infections and the flu. They are sending our a respiratory therapist to update his equipment and he has to have 4 breathing treatment a day- 2 of which are steriod ones. I didn't even know about any of this until tonight when I got home. I guess they called me at 11:30 last night but I did not hear the phone. My poor buddy, please keep him in your prayers. Thank you and know how much I love you all.
It looks like my brother, sisiter, and mom are coming for a visit-woohoo! I can't wait. I read my brother's email at work and yep started crying. I just love my family so much. I can not wait to see them.
Love to all!

New shoes

2009-02-10T20:28:00.000-08:00

For my exercise today we went to Gelco and I bought 2 pairs of Nikes! They were having a closeout sale. Donnell and Josh could not find anything they liked and it was 3 pairs for a $100. Brinae found a pair and I got the 2 above-pretty aren' they? I love New Balance shoes, but there was none in the store so I thought I would try Nike. They seem to have a large arch in them-kind of uncomfortable.
Breakfast-oatmeal and fruit
Lunch-a whole wheat bagel and cream cheese
Dinner-6 inch sub from Subway-eat fresh!!
snacks today-apple and a 100 calorie pack of Pringles
water- just over 60 ozs
exercise-went and bought new shoes(plus it is storming out and we are in tornado watch)

Today I worked in Van Buren Library and we learned about a new program we are getting in March. Our patrons will be able to download audio books on their mp3 players from home. They "check" them out for 3 weeks and then either renew it or it becomes unplayable. I love this idea, how cool is that? We can listening to books while we walk-love it love it love it!!
It is 10:43 and I am tired and have to work all day tomorrow, so off to bed I go.
Hey, just to let all know, I took the picture-posted it all by myself-yay me!!!
Love to all!

Daily check in

2009-02-09T18:45:00.000-08:00

Well it is 8:45 p.m. and we just got back from walking.
Breakfast-my first mistake-I didn't
Lunch-lean cuisine chicken alfredo with broccoli
Dinner-2 homemade chicken tacos with low fat and low carb fiber tortillas
afternoon snack: 100 calorie pack of pringles
water-70 ozs

I have to make the card for the class at the library tomorrow so I should go and get that done before I crash out. I have a meeting at 8 am and then my class I'm teaching is as 10. Tomorrow night I have an enrichment meeting to attend. Tomorrow will be a full day.
Brinae and I watch the Bachelor and tonight they are in Kelowna. For those that don't know that is where my mom lives, I will watch it later. I hope they show some places that we have been too when we have gone to visit there.
Well for now Love to all!

Consequences, consequences...

2009-02-08T18:39:00.000-08:00

Well I had a bad week food wise and even though I enjoyed the frozen yogurt, the fajaita nachos, haystacks, and a lunch at Cheddars, I was mad at myself when I stepped on the scale and gained a pound. Everyone says it is because I did not drink my water like I normally do and throughout the week I had all that salty food. I told them I didn't care what it was it was still a stinking pound gain!!! I have decided that I need more accountability so I have copied anouther blog I sometimes read and I am going to post what I eat and what and how much I exercies daily. If it is out thaere for the whole world to see maybe I will become more strong in saying no when I am with my friends. I told Tammy she could not bring anymore yummy chips(she had a new kind and I said I would try them), and no more Braums with her when she comes to scrapbook. I had a really good time with her this weekend though. It was fun and we haven't done anything like this since late fall. Her husband and 2 of their sons went camping with Josh and Donnell on Friday night/. They had a good time. Tammy brought little Zechariah(10 weeks old) and they spend the night with Brinae and I. Her other 3 boys spent the night with their Grandma. Brinae and I went shopping with her on Friday night and helped her get new clothes.
I am almost done the layout for the library class on Thursday. I will post them all tomorrow. I am going to finish another card for my class and then you can see them all. I have decided 5 cards for $10.00 They are not typical ones. They do different things. I am pretty excited about them.
Brinae had her interview after Church for her Patriarchal Blessing. She is pretty excited. I am really happy for her. She will be able to use it and prayer to help map her life, she has such a strong testimony of who she is-that of a child of God-a daughter of a King.
We went and walked at the track for a hour with Pam, Wayne, Tyler, and Sasha. We did over 2 miles. The time just flew by while we walked and visited.
I had steak and baked potatoe, corn, broccoli & cheese, squash, a hot dog, and a piece of chocolatae acake today. Sunday is our free day.
Love to all, oh yeah I had 1/2 of a peanut butter sandwich also. Back to everything tomorrow!

NEw glasses-help or hindrance?

2009-01-29T17:23:00.000-08:00

I had to get bifocals and today was the first time wearing them. I had to take motion sickness pills and working in the library was a little getting used to with them. Do you like them?

It's SNOWING!

2009-01-27T20:49:00.000-08:00

It is 10:50 p.m. and it is snowing. It looks so pretty out there, but it is so cold. It is to get down to 14 tonight. We had rain all day today so you know the roads are going to be awful in the morning. I wish my camera wasn't broke, this morning it looked so pretty with the trees covered in ice. It was awful for Tulsa and Fayetteville. Alot of people without power. Our power went off for awhile early this morning. Donnell got home and it was still off, but came back on around 8:30.
Our family room is so cozy, we put the blanket up over the dining room entry , and it is so warm in there. I do my housework and go back in there for a bit, then back to the kitchen to cook and such.
I made the cutest cards tonight-even if I say so myself!! I will see if I can borrow Sereinty's camera tomorrow and post them. THe chances are very high we might lose power tomorrow. Today the neighbors' trees were hanging in the road and with all the rain and snow falling, they will probably be heavier.
We had yummy food today, chicken tacos(with very healthy tortilla shells)for lunch. For dinner, we had pork chops in mushroom soup over rice, steamed broccoli, and corn.
Well it is getting alittle chilly in the dining room so I am off the the family room.
Love to all!

Winter weather

2009-01-26T20:19:00.000-08:00

Well today it started freezing rain and the libraries closed early. I had just run in to get Brinae's book and almost missed it. Some of the schools closed early as well. The van had ice over all of it and my steps.
It is below freezing and still coming down. The weather guy said that it is to keep up all night, I don't understand why they wait until morning to announce some closings. We are supposed to have staff meeting in Van Buren tomorrow morning, but I just find it hard to believe we will be going. I would like to not have to set my alarm for early moring. Brinae is excited they already cancelled Seminary so she can sleep in. My thoughts on the ice here is that the pwoer companys should use thicker cable(Canada has very heavy cables to withstand alot of ice and snow), ours here keeps snapping with the weight and they are predicting alot of power outages. I hope we don't as we are all electric. I have a plan though, we can hang blankets in our dining room doorway and stay in the family room and use the fireplace. We can roast hot dogs(have to buy them first!!!!!) It will be like little house on the prairie type stuff-ha ha!
So if I don't post for a few days or if Mom doesn't hear from me she will know we are out of power.
Today was a little harder for me eating wise. I did not too bad, but feel I could have done better.

I got the Josh's school samples sent off to the teacher today. I sent some of his semester tests.

I made shrimp scampi homemade and diet for lunch today. It was pretty good, I love shrimp.

I'm hoping to make some cards tomorrow.

I should go and fill up all the pitchers just in case. I think I'll take a hot bath too.

Love to all!

Wow it is an epidemic of good proportions!

2009-01-25T20:11:00.000-08:00

Today at Church word had spread of our weightloss challenge and after Church the kitchen got full of people wanting to join!! We will be a ward of new looking people soon. In Relief Society I had explained how we are starting a weightloss support group on Wed. nights. We will get together and share ideas, recipes, etc. We will take turns taking the motivational binder home-this binder will hold success stories, recipes, etc., they will write how their week is going-what worked, what didn't, they will need to find something uplifting to put in it. They will bring it back the next week and someone else will take it home. I am very excited about it. I explained how we need to take control of our lives and live the way we are meant to. We need to follow the advice found in scriptures and leaders. I told them how our bodies are Temples and mine needs mayor reconstruction!!!! We all laughed and boy those sisters seem excited. I told them that this is the year I am going to lose 100 lbs. I gave them all permission to get on my case if they think I am slipping! So I will only post our Waid challenge totals and todays are:
Wayne-1.2
Donnell-3
Tyler-2
Josh-4.8

Bridgette-3
Pam-1.4
Brinae-4
Sasha-2.6
Serenity-0

Who Hoo to us! I am down 13 lbs in 3 weeks. Brinae was so excited about her loss this week. I believe we are all at the point of no return. WE all WANT this so bad and for so many different reasons. My fear is that I will lose it and because of my age that I will have so much hanging skin. I want to be healthy, I want to run and not be weary, I want to wear cute clothes, I want to be able to see my feet, I want to be able to see what I'm washing in the shower!!!! My list goes on forever!

Another good thing today-Josh got set apart as Deacons' President. He is such a good boy and cute too I might add. I hope and pray that he will always have the desire to do what is right, that he will want to serve others and show his gratitude to his Heavenly Father. I love him and am so proud of him.

Brinae had so much fun at the Church dance last night. She came home all bubbly and telling us all the details. It helped that the cute guy that she likes asked her to dance!!! After the weigh in this afternoon, she informed me this was the best weekend!!!! She has decided that even though she has already earned her Young WOmanhoond Recognition she is still going to go ahead and do the new value that has since been added. The value is Virtue so she is thinking of what projects she can do that would exemplify it. I really am proud of her, she had the choice to do it or not. She is doing both early morning and home study seminary.

We had barbq hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner-Donnell did an exceptional job on them. he also made what he calls armadillo eggs-they are jalepona peppers with cream cheese inside them and wrapped in bacon, he grilled them and they were yummy. Chicken and fish this week again!

I need to go but I love you all!
1.4

Slumber Party!

2009-01-23T16:11:00.000-08:00

OUr house is pretty lively right now. Brinae has Sasha, Whitney, and Shelby over for a sleepover. I m ade turkey chili for summer and now they are hanging out in her room. Donnell was teasing them he was excited-he wants to sit around and tell stories!
They have night planned on Rockband, Wii, movies, and games. I found 100 calories packs of microwave popcorn, so even brinae and Sasha can have some.
Brinae and Sasha have Seminary meeting and dance tomorrow night. The girls are alll staying until late afternoon.
Cassandra has a truck at her disposal for finding a job. Hopefully she can find one she likes and that will pay the bills. Her boyfriend Roy is taking the first discussion on Sunday> I hope it all works out, I don't like it that he stays with her, but I amtrying to let her know that we care and love her and the kids regardless. He seems very nice and I hope that he is.
I told Pam today that soon I am going to need my "cheat" day to be on Saturday so we can go out to eat. I am dreaming of Red Lobster-coconut shrimp, shrimp scampi, and crab legs-mmmm!
I haven't had any lean cuisines this week. My fat content for the days have been less so hopefully I have a good loss this week. Sunday is the day!
I need to go and do the dishes.
Love to all!

I've been tagged!!!

2009-01-19T14:28:00.000-08:00

Okay here goes:
Donnell's fave 5 things:
1. Me-I'm his E.W.
2. Family
3.DUck Tape-he believes this can fix the universe!
4.Toilet books(Ripleys Believe it or not, Guiness Book of wqorld Records-always reading them while on his throne)
5.Smallville

5 things on his to do list:
1. take me to Hawaii(he really wants to)
2.He wants to be in Ripley's believe or not
3.He wants to be fit and fine in 2009!
4.Someday he wants to build the house he has planned for our retirement.
5.He wants to be more spiritual.

5 snacks he loves:
1. coke
2. slim jims
3. beef jerky
4bar-b-q ribs
5bar-b-q anything

5 facts you might now know about him:
1. He is super smart in math-people call him the human caculator
2.He is super romantic, he plans the most awesome date nights and takes my breath away-even after all these years!
3.He makes the best gravy-just ask CIndy
4.He is so funny and witty-makes us laugh every single day
5HE is a seasoned actor and has been in many community plays.

5 places he has lived
1.California
2 Arizona
3. Canada
4 Arkansas
5 I think Ohio

5 quirky things about him:
1. He is growing his ear hair (for RIpleys Believ or not or Guiness Book)
2.HE likes to eat cauliflower and grapes together
3.He has been known to steal my jeans
4.He can shakes his lips and jaws like a dog and throw saliva
5.HIs motto is "I'm not afraid of it" this is for everything-he will try alot of things
-wearing a tutu, etc

Most of all he is himself and I love him. He really is my bestest pal, the one I can't wait to spend time with, the one that always makes me feel like I am so special. I am so blessed! He is so awesome with all my friends and has always been extra kind to my single mother pals both in Canada and here.
Enjoy and almost everyone has been tagged that i know of, so I tag Melanie.

Love to all!

A filled Saturday

2009-01-17T19:35:00.000-08:00

This morning I went to a card class. I made the cutest cards, I will post them later. IT was fun, I miss getting together with the girls in that group. We usually crop all day after class, but I only stayed long enough to make a birthday card. I came home and puttered abit, took a nap, and then when I got up I found Aden here. Donnell had gone over to Cassandra's house and Aden wanted a sleepover so Donnell brought him back. We were enjoying watching him play the Wii, h e gets so involved and does very well. He talks us through each step.
Josh's ears are giving him problems again tonight. Donnell doesn't feel so great either, I think we are all ready for bed.
Tomorrow is our 2nd weigh in-could be scary!!!
Love to all!

Scrapbook layouts and cards I made for my library classses

2009-01-13T19:41:00.000-08:00

WInter layout I taught in ALma, I love this paper! Ity says Baby It's Cold Outside Brrr

CaRD and matching envelope for the class I'm teaching tomorrow. i love these colors together.

Another card and this one they can pick between this saying and the pic below.

Valentine card, if this was for my at home, I would be using glitter on the heart and jazz it up. The edge needs to be scalloped, but I couldn't find my scallop scissors.

Matching envelope to the card. Hope you enjoy them.

Love to all!
I

WAID'S 1ST WEIGH IN

2009-01-12T15:11:00.000-08:00

Well yesterday we all gathered around the scale after Church to face the music and the results were very good, they are as follows:
Boys Team
Wayne- 11.6
Donnell-12.2
Tyler-5.6
Josh-5.8

Girls Team
Bridgette-5.6
Pam-4.6
Brinae-2.2
Sasha-7.4

It was a very good first week, Saturday night we got together for our "last chance" workout. We played basketball and did the BIggest Loser Cardio-I sweated! Sweat and pee equals pounds-that is what I tell myself!!

Today I did storytime in Van BUren library and had 42 four and five year olds. They were great, I read to them and we sang for a hour. They had a good time it seemed. I loved it of course-that is what I love to do.

I need to go and make my dinner, I think I'm going to have salmon on a piece of whole wheat toast with some vinegar and some steamed broccoli-sound good?

Love to all

Instant Messenger fun

2009-01-09T09:55:00.000-08:00

I am working in Cedarville Library today-getting to play head honcho!!!!I had to sign in using my own account , and all of a sudden, Kris(I haven't talked to her forever), my mom, my sister, my neice, my sisterinlaw, were all on-it was a reunion!!!~! It is so much fun to chat with everyone and catch up on things. I miss them all. I brought some stuff to work on for the Mulberry's card class next week, I will try to post them later today. Donnell has taken Josh to the dr, his ear hurts.
Mr. Bill just came with delivery so I need to go and do my job.
LOve to all!

Santa BABIES

2009-01-06T19:06:00.000-08:00

Noah*Serenity's youngest) and Anna(his 6 week older cousin). Priceless aren't they?

Rockband pics-don't buy your tickets yet!!!

2009-01-06T18:35:00.000-08:00

Abby(cassandra's youngest)

Our family's talent leaves alot to be desired!!!! If fun is the winner that we take all trophies-it is a blast to play. Donnell, Josh, and Brinae have their own band "Strikin a Toon" and have unlocked many songs-they think they are the cat's meow!LOL

A Baby Changes Everything

2009-01-03T09:05:00.000-08:00

this song by Faith Hill is amazing! I was driving home from town before Christmas and it started playing, I just started bawling and sobbing, it just hit me so hard, I love the words, the music, the voice and how she sings it. I love the message and how a single event changed the world and led to the event that would allow everyone a chance to gain eternal life. Here I am tearing up again, let me know if it impacts you like this too.
The next new song on my playlist is When you believe by David Archuletta-Brinae says she is going to marry him!! He may have come in second on AMerican Idol, but he is amazing and so grounded for his age. I believe this is a remake but I love the message, and he can reach the ranges with his voice.
Music is the universal language and how beautiful that we can share with everyone, different emotions, memories(Gloria-hahaha), with this medium. My wedding song is Bryan Adams Everything I do-I have to tell you that after 17 years of marriage, when I hear this song, I still get butterflies in my tummy remembering dancing with DOnnell at our reception. Love is grand!!
I am so blessed and I love ya all!
Love to all!

It's on!!!!!!

2009-01-02T17:45:00.000-08:00

My sil Pam and bil Wayne came over tonight and said hey lets start the Biggest Loser, our family was going to start ourselves-so yep it is now an official Waid Challenge-girls vs the boys! Pam, Sasha, Brinae, and I are gonna whup some boys(Donnell, Wayne, Tyler, Josh's)butt!! We weigh in on Sundays after Church, so we are all planning our last feasts!!! I believe it is for 6 months-I'm hoping to be a new woman!!!!! My camera is broken, so I will borrow one and take our before pics(yikes!)
Jan. 2nd and so far so good!LOL We have been consistent on family prayer and scripture study! Our goal is daily on both, we have tried in the past and have veered off the scripture road so we are back on it. So many questions can be answered when we study them, I love the feeling that comes in our home when we are diligent.
My neice Jessie-I have always said she has laughing eyes(sparkly and twinkling), has started on the blog journey. It is fun to go and see her family-those little kiddos are growing so fast and will be fun gto see them do so via the blogs. I just miss all my family so much.
Josh is on a freeze out Boy Scout Campout tonight-no tents-they are in a cave-like setting. He has 15 degree sleeping bag so hopefully he will be kind of toasty. It is only supposed to get down to 49 degrees so he will be okay. He likes it cold-so much like his dad.
We are planning on my craft room layout, I can't wait, I will have to post pics as it will take awhile to get it exactly as planned. RIght now we are just working with what we have, it is still going to be cool. Cards and scrapbooks here I come!!!!! I will know where everything is(okay I know what you're saying-hush!)
Love to all!

Year in review

2009-01-01T20:56:00.000-08:00

2009- another new year, can you believe another has been here and gone? I have been thinking about this past year and a few of the highlights I am grateful for are:
-Brinae earning her Young Women's Recognition(highest award for a young woman to earn)
-the birth of our sixth grandbaby Noah bear(10 lbs 6ozs)
-my mom going through surgery without too many complication-this gave me the opportunity to spend time with my brother, sister, mom and Glenn
-Cassandra attending Church most of the time with us
-Sam started Kindergarten and is loving it and a hit with the teacher(she thinks he is so funny)
-Josh turning 13 and having his first crush(it's a secret I can't tell who!)
-Brinae earning her scripture mastery for Seminary
-Brinae finish her 3rd and 4th level of Girls Camp
-Josh being called to Deacon's President
-Bryan's job at Beckert and loving it(he is doing great there-he is electrical engineer)
-Brinae being called to Mia Maids President
-seeing Serenity's knitting growing in abundance(this girl can knit anything-she has made her own patterns), she is also the knitting instuctor for the Library
-Brinae learning to crochet
Brinae is sitting beside and helping me with my list, can you tell????LOL

THe list can go on and on.......

I am very grateful for everything, for the joys, and the sorrows, and for the things that I have learned from them. I was so sad to lose our Prophet this past year, for his humor, his love, and his wisdom. At the same time I am grateful for the Gospel that we knew we would gain another loving one, and sure enough we did, Prophet Thomas S. Monson. I love this Man of God, I love his wisdom, his stories, his character, and his testimony.
I struggled alot this year within myself and am getting back on track. I am grateful for the new year and the excitement that it brings. We spent alot of time together today, we made new goals for us as a family. Goals that will help us grow stronger in the Gospel, in the home, and in ourselves. I love my family and am so grateful that I can be a wife,a mom, a Grammy, a daughter, a sister, a friend to many wonderful people in my world.
Love to all!

HO HO HO

2008-12-19T12:21:00.000-08:00

wOW Christmas is almost here. I am in our training class for our new programs and we are getting ready to leave, so I thought that I would take a minute and give a quick update. Our computer at home is acting up and not letting us do much.
We finally got the one tree up and it is beginning to look alot like Christmas-okay not as much as it usually does. We are going to finish everything up th is weekend so we can just enjoy next week.
Mondya is Polar Express Party at the Library. It will be fun, but a long long day.
Everyone is leaving so I need to go
Love to all and Merry Christmas!

23 more sleeps

2008-12-02T13:09:00.000-08:00

is what the kids keep telling me. I didn't believe them yesterday when it was 24!! Wow! Donnell, Serenity, Cindy, and I went to Walmart at 10 p.m. Thursday night and had fun, we got allour deals admatched and were inline waiting to check out before 3. We went to a couple other stores had breakfast, went home , wrapped a few presents and went to our WalMart and Walgreens. i had a nap from 12:30 to 3:30, got up went to Walmart, played a few games with thekids, played a game aat Serenitys, took the game home-I crawled into bed, and Donnell ,Brinae, and Josh played again.
RIght now all four of us are sick, headache, body aches, they are all coughing, I don't have that . I am at work but feel awful, I can tell I'm making tons of typos, but at least I'm updating right???
Aden's Christmas concert is tonight and regardless of how crappy I feel, I have to go, he has his line memorized and loves the whole thing now. They put their tree up and Abby just wants to sit in front of the tree and look at the "pitty lights".
I need to go my break is over, so off I go, love to all!

On a happier note

2008-11-25T11:40:00.000-08:00

my mom is back home, they still don't know what is causing all her discomfort and pain, but she is at home and holding her own. I sure miss everybody, Kathy is going down and seeing my brother and watching the Christmas Parade. I sure wish everyone that reads this blog just knew how special my family is. I don't think you could meet anyone with a bigger heart than my sister or brother, they would literally give you the shirt off their back. Mr brother is an awesome dad and grandpa, he spends time with them and he talks to his grandkids like they are adults, I just can't express just how much they all mean to me. It is Thanksgiving here in the States this week so we are going to have a little dinner with some of the Waids, and then off to shopping. Donnell and I love the excitement and seeing everyone-we are right in the midst of it all. THe last few years we have left before midnight and stayed out all night at WalMart ad matching and then in the early morning heading to the other stores on our lists. We always finish off with breakfast out and usually back home for a nap before 10 a.m. Tammy MOrgan and her hubby usually hang out with us, but she is going to be having her sixth boy that day. She will go in and have her c-section that morning. I hope everything goes well for her, I know she is tired of being pregnant.
Well, I'm at work and should get off and get back to work, Love to all!!

fever and selfishness

2008-11-20T04:25:00.001-08:00

It is the so early in the morning and I can't sleep, I have been awake forever. Josh wasn't feeling good last night and I checked him and he is burning up. He says he doesn't hurt anywhere, but he is very hot to the touch. For some reason I am missing the thermometer-I'm thinking Cassandra? Serenity? might have borrowed it for the grandkids. I will call Donnell in a few minutes when he gets off and ask him to pick one up on his way home.
My mom is still in the hospital and they are hoping to do the angiogram(sp) today, they have been giving her meds to keep her kidneys going so they can do the test. I talked to her Monday night, worried about her, and when I called Tuesday night and found out they kept her, my heart felt heavy. I thought that I was able to face whatever would come, I had had the best time ever with her this past August. I had felt so good after being with her and having a good visit really talking and getting past stories and such, that I told Donnell if Heavenly Father thought it would be time then I thought I would be ok, very sad, but a little more at peace. I have realized I am not ok with it, I just want to be selfish and have her here. I curled up in bed and prayed, I don't want her to go, she is my mom and I want to be able to call her, tell her I love her, get excited with her over her cards she is making, laugh with her over the funny things my grandbabies do, put her on speaker phone so she feels like she is here visiting with us-THAT is what I want. Mom will be 83 this month, I have been gathering a few things for a birthday box, and true to form-I have not mailed it yet! I want her to be able to celebrate many more years-is this selfish? I HATE living this far from her, I told Donnell that if the market was better, i would be ok selling and moving as close as I could so I would be able to help, but it is just not possible with all the turmoil in the real estate market. I talked to Glen last night and they are hoping to do the angiogram this morning, hopefully they will be able to do the test. Glen is not doing very well either and I worry about him also. He is a good good man, I couldn't ask for anyone nicer for my mom or to have as a stepfather. He always makes me feel special. I'm hoping he gets the results from all his tests back today.
It is time to go call my honey, he is on his way home from work, and I need to take care of my boy. He may be thirteen but he will always be my baby! On a lighter note-Serenity says he wis going to live with me until he is 50!!! This being said because he doesn't like to spend the night at hers or Cassandra's house. I told her he goes on campouts and goes for a week to Boy Scout Camp and does fine, she said well he might be ready for his mission then!!!!!LOL
Love to all!

Email-so cool!

2008-11-17T21:08:00.000-08:00

I checked my email and there was one from an old friend-how amazing is that? I have not heard from this girlfriend for years and I mean years, she said she has been trying to find me, I love this technology age-it is grand! I can't wait to hear how she is doing and catching up is so fun. Friends is what helps make life fun-I am grateful to all my friends. Just because I might not get to talk or email like I want , I think about all of you and miss you!

17 years of happiness and fun!

2008-11-17T19:48:00.000-08:00

This coming Saturday(the 22nd) will be my 17th Anniversary to my best friend. We celebrated early, Donnell took me to Branson last Friday. It was a blast! We always have so much fun , just hanging around with each other. We went on the Showboat Branson Belle for dinner-awesome show and terrific dinner! In the show we watched Todd Oliver and his talking dogs, it was so funny. It was nice to get away from everything and be alone.
Yesterday was the Primary Sacrament Presentation at Church, oh my grandkids did a great job! Aden had his lines memorized and just popped them off, Abby got up and said really loud"Do not swear", Mady's prepent made us all smile. Savanna did great and my little Sam said his lines and he had a rooster tail and caused us to smile really big.
Tonight was our family storytime at the library, it didn't get advertised very well, we had 6 there(3 were Cassandra, Aden, and Abby). It was fun and the kids had a good time. I told the story I Knew an Old Lady who Swallowed a Pie, and had the apron with props -they loved helping. We sang songs and danced, made a craft-a Thanksgiving wreath, had snacks, and some more stories. I love reading the books to the kids-it is my favorite thing to do.
Donnell is finally getting overtime-whoohoo!!!!
I'm trying to get some Christmas Cards made, I'll post some soon.
I talked to Mom tonight adn she has to go to the hospital early in the morning for cardio test, the doctor did not like the sound of her heart today and said she could not wait to get these tests done, I am sick with worry, I hate not being there. the doctor said maybe she will need some more patching up, I just don't like the sound of that. We will have to wait and see, it is the waiting that is so hard. I just miss my family so much.
Love to all!!!

A New President and other thoughts

2008-11-05T09:49:00.000-08:00

Well, last night the American people voted and made history. For the first time ever, an African American will be President. Personally, I don't think he is the right person for the job(our house is strictly red), but my eyes did fill with tears, as Harry Smith interviewed Dr. Maya D'angelou this morning. To come from not being able to share the same drinking fountain to being able to share in the White HOuse, that is cool. THe American Dream is for everybody. I was telling Josh last night that when his kids go to school, last night will be in their history books. I told him he was a witness to a historical moment in the making.
Monday morning I was driving to the Mulberry Library to teach a class, and I was enjoying the beautiful Autumn scenery. The leaves were changing and it was just so breathtaking, I got to thinking just how awesome Heavenly Father is and how blessed we are. I was listening to the radio and Mercy mE's Imagine came on and yep, I got teary eyed. It was just simply a great drive for me. We had a blast at the library making Christmas cards and we were given Simple Simons Pizza for lunch-yay Mulberry Friends of the Library! It was so fun with Cindy and the girls-Barbara, Tonya, Mary, Mary, Roseanne, her mom Barbara and sister Pam, and Patricia. It went very well, they want to do it again.
Our play practices have been going very well, we are mostly out of our books for Act one.
It is really fun.
I am at work and need to go to lunch so love to all!

Things are still hoppin'

2008-10-29T18:59:00.000-07:00

I am waiting for a slow-down day, is there ever such a thing? I read to two Head Start programs today, those kids are so cute, they smother you with hugs, one little guy told me he loved me today!! I taught them Count Dracula had a haunted house(tune of ol Macdonald), they loved it! The one place gave me a Halloween card and a little bag of goodies, I thought that was so sweet.
Brinae and Josh had to be at Church early this evening, they were doing a service project for Bro. Carre.
Sister Lewis had been in the hospital, she had been so sick with a bleeding ulcer. They had to give a few pints of blood, she had lost so much, but she is home now and doing good. I was just on the phone with her, I have been so worried about her and Brother Lewis. They are just so sweet and are a part of my family.
We are having our craft day this Saturday at the Church, the glass blocks we are making are so pretty. I will post mine when I finish it.
I have been teaching Christmas Card Classes at the different libraries, I go to Mulberry on Monday. I can't wait, I get to hang out at Cindy's neck of the woods all day Monday. THe following week I go to Cedarville, and then teach in Van BUren week after that. I do love it though.
It is almost time to wait up my honey to get ready for work. Love to all!

A quick note

2008-10-25T08:55:00.000-07:00

I am at work so only have a minute or two. After all that research we did , come to find out we had the most advantageous setup already, it should be hooked back up today. Can you say WHOOHOO!!!!!! I havae missed everyone and talking to everyone. I am in a new schedule so I am going to try to stick to it-it helps with all this extra work, so there won't be late night calls anymore. I am getting to be older and it is showing in my energy level!!!
GOt to go for now. Love to all!

Catch-UP

2008-10-24T09:21:00.001-07:00

Well things are pretty hectic for now. I have been working at the Van Buren Library quite a bit, 3-4 full days, they are quite busy there. I enjoy the girls and getting to know the patrons there. We are working on finding info on internet and phones so hopefully soon.
Brinae has a dance tomorrow evening and I will be at the Van Buren library working so I will miss sending her off. She is doing both early morning and home study so she is a busy girl. Josh is getting funnier every day. Aden has a very bad ear infection, Cassandra is thinking about quitting her job(again), Donnell is still making butterflies in my tummy, Serenity is rearrangin her furniture and being a busy mom, Sam is walking a girl in Little League Homecoming(he is so handsome), Mady and Abby are still stinkers, savanna is still a star student, Bryan is working hard, and me-well I am just lovin' them all. I am almost done with my Mom's birthday box full of goodies, and something I am making for my fave sis.
Mom and Glen might come for Christmas, I told everyone to get used to wearing shorts and t-shirts becasue we iwll have to have it hot in the house for them. Mom if you get to come, you need to be here for the 12th-that is opening night for our play. It is a funny one and Donnell and I are enjoying doing it.
Love to all!

A great weekend!

2008-10-20T12:08:00.000-07:00

We had a really good weekend. We had our Thanksgiving dinner and held it at the Church. Bro. and Sis. Lewis came, Cindy, Connor, Kay, Dylan, Missionaries, Gerry, Bryan, Serenity& clan, Cassandra & k iddos, us, and the MOrgans. It went very well, food was good-everyone raved about Donnell's turkey gravy!!!!!
Cindy and Kay came early and we visited while cooking, then they stayed after everyone left and we played cards until 9 p.m. We had alot of fun and I am glad we did it.
Yesterday and today we had turkey sandwiches with bread and butter pickles-the best part of leftovers! I am making homemake turkey noodle soup, another of our faves.
I ran down to the library so Brinae could check her mail and I could make an entry on here.
I hope everyone is doing well.
Mom you still creating????? I need to post all the stuff I have made recently-some of it is pretty darn cute if I say so myself!!
Love to all and have a great day!!

JUST A Normal Day

2008-10-16T12:50:00.001-07:00

I am at work again today and it is quiet here. Serenity has only Brinae and Shannon in her knitting class today. So they are visiting and having a good time.
We are planning on Saturday being Turkey dinner day. I hope everything goes well, I want to spend time with m y friends and visit. I haven't been able to just sit and visit with Cindy, t his is the longest it has ever been without being able to just sit and visit with her.
I called and Bro. and Sis. Lewis are coming and that makes me happy, I just love them and they are like family to me. They are special to me.
Donnell and I have play practice tonight, I hope Donnell is feeling better, he came home and went to bed feeling yucky.
Well, not much more to tell today. Wow instead of busy life it looks like boring life today, eh????LOLOLOLOL

Brinae's visit to the doctor

2008-10-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

Brinae got bit by a wolf spider and it swelled up(her foot), we got it down and it came back up. Today she went to work in Van Buren with me and after storytime I took her to the Dr. He said he thinks it is infected so we have two prescriptions for her. IT hurts when she walks and is very itchy and burns.
I taught the card making class in Enrichment last night, the ladies had a good time.
I am at work now and getting ready to get off, Serenity came and picked up Brinae earlier for me. I need to go to Wal-Mart and pick up her meds.
I am really tired and Josh is getting bored with no t.v. and computer. We have been playing games and going to be d earlier and earlier.
I keep thinking we are like the pioneers!!!!(Mom is thinking YAH!!!)
Love to all!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY CANADA!!!!

2008-10-13T07:59:00.000-07:00

hELLO my dear fellow family members and Canadians-HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!!!
We were going to have a Thanskgiving dinner today but postponed it. Tammy and I had that craft booth this weekend and did lousy!! NObody was buying anything from anyone. I sold a baby book, 2 card sets, and a few idea books.
I am homesick for my family so bad especially today, my brother and sister are together and eating turkey bird. I'm not sure what mon and GLen had planned for today. I just what them all to know how much they are loved and missed. I miss their hugs, my momma's food, my brother's teasing, and my sis' hallmark moments!!!!!
I am extra sad because we let our cable go for a little while and in doing so I don't have a phone(it uses the computer). I will try to keep up with the blog really well this week so you will know how we are doing. Donnell is not getting any overtime so we have been cutting corners, we are looking at different avenues for internet.
I will try to figure out how I can post pics from these computers(I am at the library) so you can see the stuff I have been working on.
Donnell and I are IN the new play slated for December. It is a comedy and we play a married couple, I am in my 40's and having a baby. One of my first lines is "DO I look like I know where the petite section is?!!" It is funny and I am sure we will have a good time. It has been a very long time since we did one together.
I need to go and get school done with the kiddos. Have a great day and know I'm thinking of you.

What a dork!

2008-10-07T18:45:00.001-07:00

I just posted the title-can you tell how all over the place I am?
I am working on stuff for our craft booth this weekend. Tammy has beautiful glass blocks to sell for $15. I think. They are truly awesome, we are learning to make them at Church on Nov. 1. I don't have any high dollar items, but I figure thats ok for the first time. Serenity, Tonya(my other "daughter"), and Brinae worked on baby bag books for me. We are going to see how much we can sell them on a website also.
Donnell and I have been offered parts in the community theatre in Mulberry again. This one is slated for December. We haven't been a part of a play forever and we think it will be fun. We are going Thursday night to look at it and see if we can fit it in our schedule.
Boy is my sister wacko!Thinking she loves me more-a big ha to you Kathy! I miss all my family and this coming Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving. We have invited over 30 people, I have no idea where to put them all! Actually I am thinking of using the community room at the library, but that is alot of transferring food, so I'm not sure.
My friend Kris Long's son just got his mission call to New Zealand-isn't that way cool? I know he has to be so excited. This is Kris's first child on a mission-I know she must be excited, scared, and sad all at the same time! I just love ya girl! Way to go David-such a fine example he has set for his neices and nephews and friends alike!

Craft Fair and A new play??

2008-10-07T18:44:00.001-07:00

General COnference and other thoughts

2008-10-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Brinae, Josh, and I went to the morning session of general Conference today. It was really good, I loved the speakers. Bishop McCollum came up in the middle of it and called me out, Cassandra was there and needed a babysitter, she was called into work. We came home in between sessions and fed the little ones. I laid down with Abby and she fell asleep, Josh stayed home with them and Brinae and I went back for the afternoon sessions. I am so glad we went, I loved Elder Quentin Cook's talk so much.
We got home just a few minutes before Donnell-he worked almost 14 hours today. He got a drink of COke , took a shower, and went to bed. He woke up 4 hours later and now he is off to work again. He kissed me goodbye and said we'll talk tomorrow, I said I forgot I am working tomorrow, he stopped turned around and said, I guess Friday then. Did I say how chaotic our lives have been? The other day I just happended to tape Oprah and it was on being overwhelmed. The mother that had forgot to drop her little toddler off athe babysitters(usually her hubby did it), the baby was in the hot car all day while the mother was at her job at the school , her fellow teacher found the baby in the car. It was so sad, but so many people related to just how easily it could have been them. Since watching th at show I have noticed that life can be so overwhelming and we need to learn to say NO! The doctor on the show said there is no such thing as multitasking because we may be doing different things at the same time, but really only focusing on one at a time. It was very interesting. I learned alot.
I do have to tell you all that the movie Mamma Mia is the BOMB! I loved it, I laughed and laughed. I belted out all the tunes and had a great time! I can't wait for it to come out in DVD. I could watach it over and over and over......(Did I say how much I loved it??????)
OH HOney HOney....

dinner at Cassandra's

2008-09-30T17:52:00.000-07:00

Cassandra cooked us dinner, it was very good. She made chicken enchiladas and spanish rice. I enjoyed spending time with her and the kiddos! We went and played outside after dinner and Aden and Abby showed me how they can ride their scooters and skateboards. I read them a few stories, I was doing a trial run for tomorrow. I am excited about doing head start, but a little nervous.
My mom sold 2 cards that she made-is that not awesome! Woohoo mom! She soon will have her own sideline job going making the big bucks!!!
I am gathering crafts for our enrichment craft day, some are really cute. I hope it will be a success. It is November 1.
Michelle at Cedarville asked me if I would make Christmas cards at her library also, so I am adding her to my list. I think I will be pretty tired of the cards down below by the end of it!!!!!!!
Josh th inks he will do White Fang by Jack London for his novel this semester. I will try to find it tomorrow at work. We got his reading tests scores today and they were great! He was at 6th grade level! He is in 7th so we wre just so stinkin' happy. Reading has been very hard for him and he has been way behind so this is great news!!!!!
I am reading the Lace Reader right now. I will let you know how it is as I go. I love reading, I just don't get much of a chance to do it. I usually only read when I go to bed at night, and lately I have been very tired when I crawl in.
Brinae is just finishing Daniel X by James Patterson and she says it is really good. It is in the YOung Adult section, so check it out! (Can you tell I love my job or what? I can do an infomercial for the library!!)

Another day....

2008-09-24T18:16:00.000-07:00

Today I worked at the Van Buren Library, I went to HeadStart(preschool) and watched Colleen do storytime. I am filling in for her while she has surgery and recovers.. I think I will love it, reading to the young ones is one of my fave things to do. It was really sad driving by the new library, it caught on fire early Sat. morning. They were about a month from moving in, and now it got pushed back about 3 months. All the custom ordered doors and everything was stored in the community room and all gone. Such a sad sad event. After I got off I went and visited Danalene in her house, she was off because new carpet was being laid. I had a really good visit with her and her house is so awesome-full of character. I love it!
Tammy and I did our visiting teaching tonight-woohoo! We couldn't get ahold of Neena so we took Kay out for ice cream and had a good little visit. When I got home, Neena had called back, so i called her and visited with her over the phone. Now, we are at 100% yeah buddy!!!!

Christmas Cards

2008-09-23T16:33:00.000-07:00

The cards below are the ones I am teaching at the libraries in ALma and Mulberry. I am also teaching them at the enrichment night at Church in October. i wanted them simple enough so they wouldn't take too long and also let them know you can make a card without stamps(the green one-although I stmped the inside!) Everyone really likes the snow one, the o is cut out and the same snowmen line is inside. THe snowflake card will look better once the punched snowflake has glitter on it.
I talked to mom last night for almost a hour, I sure miss her. I had called to tell her I was having parsnips for dinner mmm! Nobody else appreciated them.
I havae been running to the bathroom all afternoon, yuck! I need to go and find something for dinner, the kids are saying they are hungry now. Imagine!

2008-09-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

Pocket NOtes Purse

2008-09-23T10:33:00.000-07:00

This is my first post of something I made. This is a pocket notes purse. Kinda cute, eh?

kind of hum-drum day

2008-09-18T19:03:00.000-07:00

Today was kind of funky, not sure why. Shannon came in for the knitting class and we were talking and realized that we both felt like crying for no reason and just kind of moody-weird. SHe asked me if I was staying here or moving to Canada. I told her I couldn't leave my grandbabies, I should have added my older girls either, because I can't imagine my life without them in it. I said I just missed the pace I was at there, I still did stuff and even worrying about Mom and Glen it was alot less stress. She said I know I can tell you have alot of stress here.
I am planning my goodies for Tammy's and my booth in October. It will be fun and hopefully will make some money.
I am ready to curl up with my book for the night.
I just finished TIme is a River by Mary ALice Monroe-awesome book, still my favorite is Beach HOuse by her. Her way of writing is just so descriptive and I felt like I was at the cabin and in the mountains with her.Check out your local library and get a card!

2008-09-16T18:09:00.000-07:00

Here is my brother David, mom, my sister Kathy, and myself the morning David and Kathy had to leave. The snow covered mountains were takedn on the way to Vancouver for Mom's surgery. Pretty aren't they?

2008-09-16T17:25:00.000-07:00

TRying to learn to post a pic and this is where my Brinae wants to marry. It is the Idaho Falls Temple.

Oops I did it again!!!!

2008-09-15T18:31:00.000-07:00

Today Serenity came up and we were all playing chinese cheeckers while eating lunch, I asked if she walked today with Shannon, she said no she was at work. She told me Amy was off on vacation again, I said man I need some hours and a few minutes later the phone rang and Shannon says, Are you coming into work anytime soon? I didn't know I was on the schedule! I flew in the shower and made it to work in 15 minutes!
Our computers were down at work all day today, it limits what we can do, but makes more work when it comes back up. I work tomorrow also so hopefully it will be back up.
Bryan and Serenity are now coaches for Sam and Savannas' soccer team as they can't find anyone and they volunteered-ok the correct story would be that Serenity volunteered them!
I am sure ready to back to Canada and my beach! It is already too hectic here again. I miss the tranquility of the waves and the pace we had there. Maybe I should get a cd of ocean waves-you think that will work?????

Getting back to "norm" of my life

2008-09-14T18:37:00.001-07:00

Well I am back and trying hard to fit everything in, and have decided I just have to make everything fit.
I have been going non stop since I havae been back and feel like now that my 2 big scrapbooking teaching days are over, I acan breathe a little bit easier. I would have been lost without my Tammy girl, she spent the night and taught the class on the 6th for me. I lost my voice due to the mold and such in the library(leakes from the rain), I was there but in body only!~
My baby book class went so well, I loved it , it was one of my favorite classes, I was able to just be there and guide, it was wonderful-they made awesome paper bag books.
We went to Donnell's company picnic on Saturday and had a good time with the grandkids and kids. We came home and Donnell was going to smoke some ribs-mmm! they were awesome, but in doing so, he hurt his back in dragging the smoker around. He hardly ever cries and he was hurt today, he cried and we got some back pain reliever and heat release pads, hopefully they do the trick. He is moving very slowly and it breaks my heart to see him like this.
This week is my getting down to the nitty-gritty of school, Donnell and Brinae have been doing Josh's teaching for me and I am now in a position where I can take back over. He won't know what hit him!!!!!! ;)
I sure miss my mom, Glen, and the beach. it really was just so calming and relaxing. I loved my little evening schedule, I will have to come up with something here.
Have a great night.

I'm HOme

2008-08-31T22:06:00.000-07:00

The time is midnight and I just read Mom's blog-you are doing great with this new adventure MOm! JUst one comment though, you made it sound like Cinderella fell down on her job!!! I worked my fingers to the bones(ha!ha!)
Mom finished her mini book and is doing better, I t broke my heart to leave her when I got on the airplane Saturday. I held it in pretty good. She was not where I wanted her to be when I left her, but I needed to get home to my family too. HOpefully she will listen to the doctor and continue to do well so she can come here in the spring. Boy, Tammy M and I will have her doing all sorts of fun cards and such(she will never want to leave!!!).
My flights were pretty uneventful-thats probably a good thing. THe 6 hour layover in Seattle were by pretty fast. I talked to Donnell, Serenity, Cindy, and AMber. I called Amber at work and while I looked at books in the bookstore, I had her look them up in our card catalog! THere are some awesome new books out there people-GET TO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!!!! I made it to Ft. Smith airport before my honey, that was a little disappointing, and then I started to get a little worried so my homecoming was a little different then I had anticipated. It was so great to see him walk in the door, and when I walked in the house Josh reached me first and threw his arms around me and Brinae came flying into me-man did I miss everyone. Brinae was still my Brinae and talked my ear off and every few minutes would say I missed you Mom. It made me feel good. It was GREAT to cuddle with my honey and I was so excited knowing that I get to sleep with him tonight also(he goes back to work tomorrow night)
It felt so good at Church today, I got to see my girls and my grandkids.My lap wasn't big enough for Sacrament today, I had Sam sitting on me then beside me and Aden and Abby on my lap. Sam kept saying I missed you Grammy. Aden rubbed Abby's hair and said Abby You are so pretty-isn't that so sweet! I told Abby to sit with her momma so I could hold Aden for a few minutes and whoa-she started crying, Cassandra took her out and she kept saying to her I want my grandma- she came back in and on to my lap and clung to me. We had dinner here after for Serenity's b-day tomorrow. Savanna and Sam are spending the night. Sam sat on my lap for awhile and I said I love you Sam and he said I love you Grammy and I love you more than you love me and smiled-he is a cutie pie alright. Savanna sato n the couch and cuddled with me for a long time too. Noah must have grown a foot! He is huge-o.k. o.k. he was huge when I left, but he sure is grown and boy what a happy boy he is, he just kept smiling and laughing, it is good to be home.
Well I want to go back and curl up beside my sleeping man so good night.

Apple Pie and mini books

2008-08-28T20:58:00.000-07:00

The apple pie we made today sure riveled the Ontario onel et me tellyou, it was stinkin' awesome mmm!
Mom was very tired and weak so she had a little nap and I tried to catch some more rays-they have been few and far between this week-everyone says it is unusual with the clouds and rain. I think yep it is just my luck, and tomorrow being the last day we were hoping to take pics around the town, the weather man is calling for clouds all day by morning they will probably change it to rain!
We managed to work on our lilttle mini books, Mom is enjoying it and only has two little pages left so she is coming along. She has learned to blog as well today. So we have accomplished alot what with her health.
I had a Boston Brute from Boston Pizza tonight for dinner, it was pretty good, almost like we make them at home now. I just can't get the sauce quite right.
I talked to my honey for quite awhile this morning, I just miss him so much-he made me feel so good, just like he always does. He told me how much he loved me and missed me, we would be talking about something and he would say after a sentence, I miss you dear. He really is my soulmate and eternal companion, I am so thankful for him. Two sleeps and I am home!

A late Happy Birthday to Tammy

2008-08-27T21:42:00.000-07:00

I didn't forget your birthday girl! When I was thinking about you the other day I was going to call and then realized the library was closed and then I got busy again. Did you get your yummy pie you wanted? I can't wait to see the whole gang again. I hope your day was special.
Mom and I went to Walmart to get my pictures scanned, it was amazing how well they turned out-these pics are like of mom when she was a teenager and such.
We went to our class tonight and it was so fun, we laughed and had a good time.THere were6 of us plus the teacher, 4 were doing it for the first time, so it was good for Mom. She had such a great time, she absolutley loves her cards and is HOOKED!!! I think all plans for tomorrow are out the window, she wasnts to play!
I am so tired I am heading off to bed, 3 more sleeps and then I am home.

Oh ya- I lost 10 lbs!!!

2008-08-26T21:03:00.000-07:00

WOO-HOO! It must be the walking and drinking water, but according to the scales, it is 10 lbs. off.(watch me get home and it not be anything!), but I will take this as a good sign to a good start.

Scrapbook store shopping and a talk with my cousin

2008-08-26T20:53:00.000-07:00

I took Mom to her will revisement appointment this morning, I sat in the car and watched people. I couldn't believe how many seniors I watched riding bicycles. We then went to a couple of scrapbook stores, Wal-mart and got Mom a digital camera, Michael's , and Harvey's for my hamburger.
WHen we went to the scrapbook store across the bridge, we told the lady mom wanted to take her Christmas card class, and she said she is having one tomorrow night, there was so much interest that she added another class tomorrow night-yep Mom and I are going. She is really excited. SHe did pretty good today, but she is very tired and gone to bed.
We talked to my cousin Ann Wilde tonight. I haven't talked to her for YEARS! It was good talking to her, I was laughing, it was like no time had passed.
I went to the beach tonight-surprise! It was pretty cold and windy, lots of those surfer dudes, I am going to find out exactly what they are called as I know it can't be para-sailing as this involves no boats. It sure is amazing to watch though.
Tomorrow is card making at home and making an apple pie with my yummy apples.

Grandkid stuff

2008-08-25T20:33:00.000-07:00

Mom said she wanted me to put this stuff on here for her. Aren't they cute?

Happy Birthday Cassandra

2008-08-24T21:05:00.000-07:00

Today was my Cassandra's birthday! The family got together and had homemade fajaitas and cake for her, I helped sing happy birthday to her.I remember holding her as a newborn and just felt so much love for this new little spirit. She has been a great joy and a many frustrations and worries to me, I love her so much. It is so heartwarming to hear Serenity tell me how they text and tease each other lately, it warms my soul as they have not got along for awhile now and I was worried if they could ever start to gain back their friendship. Hopefully it will continue to mend and grow.
I went to Sacrament mtg with mom and Glen today, Mom was still having some stinging in her groin, but boy did she look GOOD all decked out for Church. SHe looked beautiful in her white suit, pearls, and her hair curled!It was so neat to se the building, it brought back memories of my teen years(it is the same construction as the building I used to go to). I met some of mom's friends. It was nice to know that there were different songs and speakers, but that everything else was the same as my family was doing today. I felt connected to them.
Donnell said Tammy at work misses me so much that she reads my blog everyday and sometime the old stuff too!!! I miss all of you at work so much, you gals are just a part of me!I love ya!
Tammy Morgan called to see if she had calling to Canada, they said no but for 5.99 a month you can, she said hook me up-I only need it for a week. So she has been checking on me -she keeps me laughing with her stories of her day to day life-if you see her ask about the twins first day of schoolLOL!!!!I just miss alll my cronies! You allknow who you are!;)
I did go swimming yesterday-whoo the water sent a shock treatment through my body-it was cold.
Tomorrow is more Cinderella stuff-I'm going to vacum and dust so it will be done for mom. I was laughing telling Donnell you would think that glass slipper should be fitting by now, don't ya think????????

Mom's new adventure

2008-08-24T18:41:00.000-07:00

I set up mom with her own blog-hers is Marrian's Quest. I told her this will give her family a way to see what she is doing daily and how she is feeling. I think that once she gets started it will be a little addictive to her.
I am just showing her the ropes now so I will blog later my day.

Thanks for the comments & Farmer's Market

2008-08-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

I read them and feel like you are talking to me-funny how homesick we get for friends and family. Yet, I am a little sad thinking I only have a week left with mom. Today her and Glen went to the doctor, Glen has to go for blood tests and go back. Dr. Sue told mom her bloodclot is going down nicely. I have to tell you something else quite amazing here, so many people ride bicycles here. They have bike lanes on most roads, we were at the Dr. office early and here comes Dr. Sue riding to work. She locked up her bike while she was chatting with the patients waiting, it was aresome to see. There were other businesses in the stripmall there and yep more people on bikes were coming in to work. After the doctor we went to the Kelowna Farmers's and Craft Market-I had a blast.There were so many tents set up and everything under the sun there. I bought
a bag of yummy tart apples, picked off th e tree last night. Mom got some more corn for dinner today(that's lunch to us). It is so fun to see everything there, there was this mascot and i went up to him and said"I'm a visitor here and would love my picture with you can you walk down here withme to my mom to take it?" He signaled with his hand, wouldn't talk and I got my pic taken, I took one of mom and Glen(he was reluctant), and the "farmer" did a little jig for me. I am so sad that you can't see the pics while it is all happening.
I think I might go swimming today. I have been to the beach everynight and wading in the water. Mom's friend Bruno comes over and visits me for a few minutes while I'm there-I told him last night, when he said I will see you tomorrow and gave me a hug, that he was my beach date! He laughed-he is like 70+.I need to go and start the barb-b-q- I am making prok steaks, cornon the cob, potatoe salad. mmm!

Baking Day & a Compliment

2008-08-20T19:24:00.000-07:00

Today I took pictures of mom making pie and tart shells, it has to be Tenderflake-I learned how to make the perfect shell. We made my rhubarb pie and another Canadian fave-butter tarts. I always buy a pack when I am in Canada and mom said oh we can make them. Well, let me tell you, they are so easy to make and yummy! The crust was so flaky-you would think Martha Stewart or Paula Dean were here, they would be proud.
We had a very good dinner also, we make dressing in spare ribs, squash, potaotes, and carrots-all from the garden, I forgot just how good they taste when they come right out of the ground. I made coleslaw, mom had to supervise to make sure it was right-Serenity and Cassandra would have gobbled it up.
It is raining again, but nice and cool. Mom is very tired tonight and still unable to move very well, I had a good day with her . Oh yeah, her friend Bruno came over(a very nice man and friend to mom and Glen) and said "Bridgette you are a very good looking woman!" He turned to mom and said-"she is good looking " I just smiled and said thank you!!!!He is Italian so he speaks in somewhat broken english.
Brinae informed today on the phone that I will be home in 10 days, I am missing my family so much, they just have no clue how much I love and miss them.

Here in Canada

2008-08-17T20:55:00.000-07:00

Mom is managing and although her groin where they did the procedure is very sore, she is getting around pretty fair.
Yesterday, I took her to the doctor and we went to a Dollar Store-it isn;t like ours where everything is a dollar. We got a few things to make a couple of cards-yup I had to hit the scrapbook aisle. Ooh OOh! Mom is thinking she would like to do that-Glen will kill me when she gets started!!!! We went to Wal-Mart and got her a few items, paper cutter, scissors, ect and then I got to go to HARVEY'S, yes siree I got my fix, best hamburger this side of the Canadian border!, actually best hamburger to be found anywhere if you ask me!!!! It was so good, I can hardly explain it, I also had an order of Poutine-french fries with gravy and white cheddar cheese curds-it was pretty good, but next time I am just getting two hamburgers and nothing else!!!
Today mom is al little more sore so it was an easy day, she read my scrapbooking magazines and started getting inspired. There was a little thunderstorm and after supper , I walked over to the beach and read my book for a while. I love the peacefulness of the beach and the mountains in the background across the water-it is beautiful. When I get back home I will post a picture of it.
I am enjoying my time with mom, but am starting to get really homesick for my family and friends, It is REALLY QUIET here, a whole new world for me-ha ha!
Anyway the air is so fresh, it is so pretty here, i love it outdoors here-I bet you can't believe I said that eh?
I am getting ready to head off to bed, I am pretty tired. Tomorrow we are getting eggs, so we can have my fave pie in the world, my mom's rhurbarb pie-it ranks right up there with my hubby's pumpkin pie and the apple pie from Ontario!! We are going to get corn to so I can have my own corn fest!

Update from here in Canada

2008-08-13T14:04:00.000-07:00

Well, I am in Canada and we were able to bring mom home from Vancouver General yesterday to here in Kelowna. I flew in Sat. night, mom had to be airvaced to Vancouver for surgery. She had two stints put inb ecause it was so plugged. It took 10 hours to drive a 5 hour trip yesterday because of needing to stop and let her walk around. We take her to the doctor on Sat, and go from there. I am trying to get her diet regulated while I am here.
It is bittersweet here, I am so glad to see my brother and sister and mom, but so hard with these circumstances. I love them all so much and miss them tons. Last night after we got mom in bed I went outside to where Kathy and David were and I don't know I just got so choked I started to cry and said I was going to bed. I cried for ever it seemed like. Kathy came to bed and I told her how I feel. That I know that when mom took me and split the family up that it tore Kathy and David's life apart., I was only 3 I think. I was kind of raised like an only child, I think due to the age differences in us kids. My sister Kathy is the one who gave me a love for reading, she used to read to me whenver I spent the night with her, I have memories of laying in her bed in the redhouse and her reading me the books. She was my idol and I looked up to her, she was the world. I had my first taste of pizza with her and she showed me the world(treats, music, etc). She has always been one of very best friends. My brother Dave has no clue just how much he means to me. WHen Kathy and him came to Arkansas for a road trip, I got close to him and loved the fact that he was so touched by the scrapbook I made him, he cried and my heart burst. He is MY big brother and I have very fond memories of riding the motorcycle with him and thinking I was on top of the world because he was sharing with me something that meant the world to him. i remember as a little girl, him picking on me and tickling me until I peed(yep a regular brother!!).I love them so much it hurt, I hate living so far from them that it is so rare that we get to see each other. Anyway, I was telling Kathy I know we have to have the "talk:" with mom and I was dreading it, well we just finished part of it. We were explaining how I need to help her make sure all funeral arrangements are made and contact list in done, will revised and up to date, etc before I leave. Talk about hard, I didn't want her to feel like we were gaining up on her, although I'm sure that is how she felt. It is making me realize that I have some things to do myself when I get home so my family is prepared-because like it says-you never know when it is your time.
I only have another full day with Kathy and David before they leave on Friday, it is already killing me that they are leaving. I cannot explain just how much I love them.

Another full day finished

2008-08-06T20:35:00.000-07:00

Isn't that new grandson of mine a real cutie???? He is just such a happy baby boy and so good. i just want to squeeze him all the time-the only problem is -is that he is heavy! i'm not kidding, he is solid!

It was a hectic day, I worked this morning and part of the afternoon and then Serenity wanted me to tag along and do some errands with her and Noah. I had to rush home and take the kids to the activity. I got home to find the phone is still not charging and everybody and the dog has been trying to get ahold of me. I did get to talk to my sister and wish her a Happy Birthday, she was telling me that Mom had a heart attack, I told her I had just talked to Glen(mom's hubby) last night and he thought she was coming home. My phone died while I was talking to her, ugh!!! Then my brother called and was telling me what he knew and yep my phone went dead again-it is ticking me off-it is a fairly new phone too. I am going to call Glen in the morining and hopefully the phone will last through the call. i just love my siblings-I don't even think they have a clue how much I think of them. I really do wish we lived closer.

I had to work like I said and I was sad I missed my neighbor's graveside service. Virginia Thorn has lived across the street I think all her married and adult life. She had more energy than anybody I have ever known. Her feet must have been tough as nails, she would walk down our road(it is gravel) to her sons house and back all the time. She always planted a huge garden. She was an amazing woman. I haven't visited her like I should have, but I will miss her. I believe she was in her 90's.

Well, I am hitting the hay, Donnell went in 2 hours early tonight-woo-hoo-overtime yay! I am working tomorrow afternoon, I need to get the baby book scrapbook class finished. I teach it next week.

A pic of Noah

2008-08-06T17:10:00.000-07:00

A Night Cap

2008-08-05T20:26:00.000-07:00

I called my mom to see if she had been able to find my blog and I found out she is in the hospital. She was having problems with her chest and so they were running a bunch of tests on her heart. I sure hope and pray she is okay. Glen was waiting for a phone call, he might have been able to pick her up today-she is 2 hours behind us, but still no word.
Tomorrow is my sister Kathy's birthday-I sure miss her, she is such a hoot! I am working on something for her and don't want to give it away on here. Of course I am not done-everyone is used to all my stuff being late.I just want her to know if she sees this that I am wishing her a great day! I have to work in the morning so I won't be on here in the a.m.
Today I went to Wal-mart with Serenity and Noah. I had Noah laughing, you know that first baby laughing that they do-he sure is a happy boy-big smiles for Grammy(ok, big smiles for everybody). He rubbed his eye, his mommy said, that is super good news as he was born with shoulder displasia(sp), but theyu have been doing physical therapy and his left arm is getting to be as good as new.
Anyway, I'm heading to bed, I'm really tired, but I have the 4th book in the Twilight series and I got o get to reading as Brinae is chopping at the bit to read it.
Good night everyone!

YIPPEE-I FIGURED IT OUT!

2008-08-05T10:08:00.000-07:00

I am stinkin' proud of myself. I figured out something tech!! MY playlist and posted it here-feel free to scan the list and see if one of your faves are on my list. Post your faves and if they are also mine, I can post as my mind went blank as I made mine-isn't that funny how that happens!

A light at the end of the tunnel?

2008-08-05T08:45:00.000-07:00

Could it be? It has been a very rough few months for us here in our home due to financial difficulties. I got sucked down into depression due to it, I did not call my friends, I barely answered the phone(and you know how I love to talk!), I stayed in bed, I snuck home after Sacrament meeting, I just plain hid my head-thinking a head in sand knows nothing and it will all go away. I found excuses not to mingle with life. It was our own stupidity and putting things ahead of others, I did not want anyone to know(funny how we are like that), anyway on Sunday during Relief Society I found myself standing up and bearing my testimony-ok mostly I stood and sobbed, I din't really explain what all was going on, but they got the picture. I had found by starting this blog it was letting me see the good things(because I certainly wasn't going to tell the real truth for all to see), it was fun writing about the neat things in my life-somehow that has helped. Anyway, after RS sisters came up and hugged me-that is really what I needed-and told me to hang in there. One sister Rachel-she was visiting and was one of our young single adult's birth mother(an absolute beautiful story for another time) came up and hugged me and said "Now that you voiced it, it is out there and things will get better." I completely understood it and it hit me hard. I got to thinking that this blog is replacing my handwritten journal and that is supposed to entail my trials, heartaches as well as my joys. I am looking at things differently now and hoping I will make it.
I do have a very strong testimony and it did not change through this process. I just didn't know or feel like I should lean on Heavenly Father for it was our faoult we were in this predicament. You see, we almost lost our home, and it is not over yet. It is very hard to admit this. Anyway to save our home from foreclosure, we had to change our mortgage payments to cover lawyer fees and such so our mortgage is now $997. a month, it went up over $400 dollars. With Donnell changing jobs(it was the best decision as his other place of employment is going under and he got out in time to get another good job), it was a big cut in pay andright now they are limiting overtime. We are not having enough come in to cover what needs to go out. THis high payment goes until December. I have asked for more hours at work and they have been great to me. It is a vicious circle though, we pool our money together and realize that we do not have enough for the house payment so we borrow it and make the payment and then payfamily back and boom it is time to start worrying over how to make this months payment. With this set up we are not allowed to be one day late or our house is gone-final.
Thus my start of major cleaning yesterday, with the depression I just let everything go, I want my home back, I want to feel pride in an orderly home. I want to feel like me again. I am getting there, just a day at a time(sometimes an hour at a time!!)
I just realized that here is this truth and eye-opening blog just after I sent my blog addy to everyone-oh well truth prevails I guess.

Is summer ending soon?

2008-08-04T18:52:00.000-07:00

It is so hot here. We went swimming for a couple of hours this afternoon and even the water was warm. It was still nice, but we are driving the van and it has the ac out. I am so tired tonight, we worked very hard in the house this morning. I just couldn't take it anymore. I rearranged the front room and took another leave out of the dining table and rearranged it. I really like the results. I need to scrub the cupboard doors and wash and wax the kitchen floor and I think the kitchen will be pretty done.
I cannot believe how tired I am, I guess it is the playing outside in the heat. Cassandra, her kids, her neighbor, Josh, Brinae, and I were the ones to go swimming. Abby laid on me and we floated around for awhile. I have a burn though.
I am going to try to put some pics on here.

Catch-up

2008-08-03T15:29:00.001-07:00

Just before I tried to get on to write my entry for Friday, the power went off-ugh! It got hot real quick in here. We were in bed when it came back on.

Yesterday was my honey's birthday, I ended up working and my plans for the secret dinner fell through, partly because it was over 104 degrees outside.
we had a quiet evening with Josh and Brinae. It was nice and he said he enjoyed it.

Today during Sacrament meeting Brinae received her Young Womanhood Recognition, I was extrememly proud of her. In order to earn this award you have to do various readings and service for each value and then a project for each of the 7 values; faith, divine nature, individual worth, knowledge, choice and accountability, good works, and integrity. Each project has to be at least 10 hours. Most of Brinaes' were in excess of the 10 hr minimum. Her medallion she was given is silver with a beautiful etching of the Temple spires on it. We are going to have a little open house for her as this is right up there with the boy scouts earning their Eagle .

Another day in the life....

2008-07-31T18:48:00.001-07:00

I worked a full day at the library today. I didn't remember I was put on the schedule or was not informed. Tammy called and asked if everything was ok and I said yes why? She then told me I was on the schedule, I said give me a few minutes and I'll be there. I had a shower, got dressed , and flew there( approx. 16 mins. total-yes thank you!). Ok so I didn't have any make up on or dried my hair but I was there with a smile! I really do love my job-I enjoy who I work with and love the patrons. We really do get along -I just love 'em!
Kay brought me lunch and a cup of Sonic ice and a two-litre of Diet Coke. She gets the friend of the day award! I love Sonic ice-I don't know what it is about those little pebbles, but they sure make me happy.
I have some great ideas for scrapbooking projects, I can't wait to try them. I have been visiting my Virtual Conference through a Yahoo group for CTMH, there has been a great class schedule. Lots of great ideas.
I can't wait for my sister and brother to find out that I blog now-Kathy will be stinkin' excited.
She only has a cell phone and for some reason it charges HER long distance rates when I call her, ugh! Both my siblings and my mom live in Canada -I am so homesick for them it is not funny.
We got my mom in this century with email and now we will have to get her to blog-that way we will all know what everyone else is doing? mmm-is that a good thing?
I really have to tell you that I love this new adventure .

Here I am, I've arrived!

2008-07-30T15:12:00.000-07:00

I have arrived to the world of bloggers, ok maybe it would be better put I am trying to be in the world of bloggers! Tech stuff sometimes goes over my head.
I wanted a blog to post my thoughts and my creations. I will have to put the kids to work showing me how to post my artwork and such,(Serenity posted the pic), as I have no clue how to do it.
Last night was our year end party for the library and we had it at the waterpark. It was so much fun. All my kids and grandkids were there, you should have seen Aden, Abby, and Sam flying down the big slide! We got back to the house around 9:30p.m. the little kids had some more peaches and off to bed. I made beef curry for the rest of us, it was good. I told the kids we were New Yorkers (eating dinner so late!). Everybody spent the night-it was like Christmas Eve. Serenity's air conditioner got fixed today so her and her kiddos will be going home tonight. Cassandra has to work tomorrow so she will spend the night as it is just easier to take her to work from here.
Saturday is my honey's birthday and I am planning a surprise romantic dinner at the Popeye Park for him in one of the Gazebos. I can hardly wait! I will take pics and post a few.