Moms deserve a break...

Last weekend we gave my cousin Kristen a break and took her kids for a few hours. Brynn loved playing with the scooter and Conner played soccer with McCall and Jeff. We grabbed lunch and headed to the park (I forgot my camera-damn)...but we played on the swings, played football and threw the Frisbee. We came back home for Popsicles, juice and more scooter time.

Every mom deserves a break....lets hope Kristen enjoyed hers!

Brynn learning the scooter

Conner playing soccer with Jeff
What a special smile!!

Every kid loves to play on our rocks.

Conner having juice and enjoying the sun.

My dear friend Carolina....

FRIENDS....

© Jodi Kenyon
A friend is someone true and for real,

A friend is someone who means a great deal.

A friend won't hurt you,

A friend won't lie,

A friend will never permanantly say good-bye.

A friend is there through the good times and bad,

A friend is there to cheer you up when your sad.

A friend is always there with a shoulder to cry on,

A friend is always there that you can rely on.

So, friend if you ever need someone honest and true,

Just remember I'll always be here for you

We love our BINDI

I lie belly-up

In the sunshine,

happier than you ever will be.

Today I sniffed

Many dog butts —

I celebrate by kissing your face.

Sleeping here, my chin

On your foot —

no greater bliss.

No human could love you as much I do.

--Anonymous

Happy Birthday Sandy...

Today was an awesome day. My Aunt Sandy came into town to celebrate her “29th” birthday with me. She has never had a pedicure so I booked us an appointment and off we went. (I think she rather enjoyed herself and might do it again.) There were no kids to bother us, no phones to answer, no chores to do...just complete relaxation!!

We went to Olive Garden for lunch (I tried to get her to eat sushi but she wouldn’t have it). We went to Kohl’s for some shopping, picked up the kids from school and had chocolate cake. What a nice break from the monotony of everyday life.

I wish everyday could be this fun!

My aunt Sandy is as close to an older sister as I am going to get. She is only 10 years older than me and we have always been super close. It was nice to spend the day together catching up and laughing. I hope she had a special birthday.

Love you!!

Ahhhh...relaxation!

Sandy's pretty color. Wish I would have picked it. :)

My feet. ;)
Chocolate cake in the middle of the day.YUM!
Sandy and McCall
Callie and Sandy

Missing my Grandma!

I am really missing my grandma lately. It’s been 7 months since she passed away...yet there isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think about her. I miss our talks, her laugh, her homemade jelly and especially her hugs! I have recently found things around the house that she gave to me that always make me sad…then happy.

A few weeks ago I called my grandpa on his cell phone. To my surprise my grandma’s voice is still on the voice-mail (it used to be her phone and I haven’t called it since she died). It totally took me by shock and sent me into tears. It was so nice to hear her voice….but also sad as well. Isn’t it funny how the littlest thing can stop you in your tracks?

I spent last Mother's Day with her cleaning her house, shampooing rugs, cleaning out closets and enjoying her talking to me while I did it. She was so appreciative and thankful for all that got accomplished that weekend. She loved a clean home...and I loved doing it for her.

I got to talk to her 2-3 days before she passed away. We were planning my next visit and what we would do…or how I could help her. I will regret not going earlier…but I can’t live with regrets….and she knew how much I loved her.

I miss you grandma!! Rest in peace!

October 2008

January 2009 (with Callie)

January 2009 (with McCall)

Ice Breaker’s Tournament

This weekend we headed to St. George for The Ice Breaker’s Tournament. This is the second year we have gone and have enjoyed it each time. We registered and played with

the U13 and U14 girls which a lot harder.

Callie was asked to play in the U10 team as a guest player. She did really well considering she hasn’t done it for a few years. The girls really got into playing and did their best. McCall’s team lost more than they won…but it was fun to go.

What an excellent experience and opportunity.

The weather was a warm 64 and the fields were nice and green.

See you next year!

Carla and Max (who wanted his mommy) :(
Audrey-Callie-Summer
Callie
Run Callie Run
Callie and Audrey doing gymnastics while waiting for their sisters games to finish.

Go McCall #18

McCall giving it her all.

On Sunday the older girls spent the day by going to the DIXIE narrows, having lunch and hanging out.

McCall and Isabel

(some of the) Red Devils Soccer Team

Jordan-Isabel-Parker-Nell-Taylor

Valentines

Not much of a fan of Valentines Day…but I can see why it is such an important holiday to have. We all need to feel love!...either from the ones who love you…or to show your appreciation for the ones you love. I get into the spirit and try my best to show those closest to me how much I love them. Still I’d prefer to show my affections on a day that was “demanded”.

Being the room mom for Callie’s class I was required to put together a party. I tried to cut back on all the candy handed out so I decided activities would be better. We had 4 centers with different Valentines activities to do. (Valentines Day cards, BINGO, bird house decorations and making Ipods.) It is always fun to visit the classroom and see how fun the kids can be at this age. The kids still got too much candy…but I guess it is one of the biggest candy holidays of the year (next to Halloween.)

Hope everyone had a good Valentines!

Callie and Kaylan
Handing out their Valentines to each other.

Miss Grandstaff's class.

Making Valentines for someone special.

B-I-N-G-O Valentines game