It has been along time, since I wrote here. School has started summer is over and life is busy.The kids are all busy doing whatever it takes to keep their heads afloat in this trying time. Brandon and Becki have started a new venture, their own garage door business and Melisa is working in a lawyers office.Burton and Heather just got back from working in Hawaii. There is school, soccer and football in the air. We had some great fishing days. Major problems with the boat and yet still a very good summer. Darleen and Samantha have gone to Basic training, and Sammie has graduated from Basic, Darleen is just starting. What very smart and brave girls to go out on their own with such a determination to accomplish great things.Life is good and we are lucky to be living in this world.Kaitlyn is off to college again.

a very fast summer

Alot of time has gone by since I wrote last, I have finished school for the year and been to Las Vegas to the twins graduation. Had alot of things happen, flooded basement, so much summer and not enough time to accomplish all, and am extremely lazy. Have had 3 good fishing trips, and now its time to get ready to go back to school. Hope I get a few things done in the next 9 days.

well this last week has been exciting, I started out doing the right thing and attending enrichment night. Before going I managed to do something to my shoulder. It got worse as the night went on and into the next day. Stopped at the Drs. the next morning should have gone to emergency the night before. They said I broke I bone in my shoulder. Advised to see my own Dr. in 2 wks. Pain got worse went to my Dr. on Thursday, scheduled me for surgery on Friday, repaired the shoulder and reattached what ever broke off with screws and sent me home. That was on the 20th, missed my yearly scrapbook expo. Went to work 1/2 day today, and hope to finish the rest of the week. Ron and Becki, Mac and Brenda been tending me. Lots of well wishers in this time, which I am greatful for. Of course the worst part it was my right shoulder and so I am getting pretty good with my left hand. Need to go to sleep, hope tomorrow will be a better day. Greatful to have priesthood blessings.

Well today was a great day. Our school was one of 10 schools in Utah to get a Jazz player. We got Andrei Kirelinko and he is tall. One of the teacher was asked to choose 2 students to read with him and Colton was chosen. He was so cute and did a great job. He answered lots of questions and I was totally impressed with him and his answers. If I am lucky I'll have some pictures

Well today is Feb. 15, for many reasons this is an important date. One of the special ones is that is Camerons birthday. I'll never forget walking into the birthing center and hear his first cry. It made the day special for me. He has grown to be a great kid and I enjoy being with him, because he has such a fun spirit about him. On Feb. 11 Kaitlyn celebrated her birthday and I was there when she was born, and she was the first child I had ever seen born, It amazed me to see the miracle that was created by her parents and with Heavenly Fathers blessing. Colton celebrated his 12th birthday on Feb.3 and was ordained a deacon last Sunday. And in a few days Cecilee and Taylor will be celebrating their birthdays, Cecilee will be 11 and Taylor will be 12 and be baptized on the 28th. No greater joy in this life can replace the joy that can come from your children and grandchildren. Sometimes you have trials, but it doesn't take away the joy.
I had a myleogram this week and if I had to choose between doing this again and having my teeth pulled out I think I would choose the teeth pulling. I am getting over it but slowly and now it seems like my back is worse. Well it looks like surgery in June. But life is good. My sweet husband gave me the greatest Valentine and I could never find one so kind and thoughtful to spend the rest of my years with, we are looking at 19 years, can you believe it. I love him alot. And to all our kids we didn't give valentines too, (all of you) we love you.

Well today is a holiday from work, so I thought I should add a few thoughts. Brenda is home from her stay in the hospital and is doing well. It was a long and torturous event for her and her family, especially mom. The good news is that after all that they couldn't figure anything out but a virus. She has a clean bill of health and is glad to be home and so is her mom. Kristopher is mending after breaking his arm and having surgery and so I guess you could say we have been blessed.

Well its been a little while since I posted. I have suffered sickness and health and then some. It took me a while to get over a little case of Bronchiatis(3 weeks). Brenda came down with chicken pox and was covered from head to foot. Had a card party, finished football, and went to the banquet. Brandon was a great coach, gave all the kids confidence in their ability to play and ended with no wins, but lots of sucess. Thanksgiving is quickly coming and now, I have to get my act together and clean my house and get ready for the fat bird. My sister is having her knee scoped tomorrow and so another busy day. I am really thankful for alot of things and at this time of year, I remember how blest I am. A few disappointments in my life. We finally got direct tv and was looking forward to watching BYU and Air Force, to find out that it wasn't going to be shown on the Mountain. But this Saturday, BYU and Utah play and it will be on the Mountain. Family will be gathering to cheer for their favorite. Brenda, is recovering from the pox and she still loves grandma. Not anything else to exciting. It will be hard this Thanksgiving to be with out mom she has spent every one with us for the last 20 or more years. I am excited to see the girls and Bonnie and Steve at Thanksgiving. The girls just turned 17 and it seems like just yesterday they were born. Well until next time. Hope to have more interesting stuff.